Java Backend & Microservices Applications Development Manager, Vice President

Citi

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Irving, TXJacksonville, FL
Salary
$125,760–$188,640 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 4, 2026 (soon)

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,300–$213,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

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TL;DR · Java Backend & Microservices Applications Development Manager, Vice President

The Java Backend & Microservices Applications Development Manager, Vice President will lead a team of backend developers within the Operations Servicing organization to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered platforms. This role involves architecting scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs while collaborating with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into production environments. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full software development lifecycle, mentoring engineers in an Agile environment, and ensuring code quality through CI/CD best practices. The position requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and RESTful APIs. Candidates must also possess experience with relational and NoSQL databases, message brokers like Apache Kafka, and data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Flink to solve complex financial services technology challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of backend developers in an Agile environment.
  • Architect and design scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Integrate and deploy AI/ML models into production environments in collaboration with data scientists.
  • Design APIs and data pipelines to support real-time inferencing and model retraining.
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to maintenance.
  • Enforce best practices for code quality, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Define technical requirements and set priorities in collaboration with product managers and stakeholders.
  • Prototype new ideas and evaluate emerging technologies in backend development and artificial intelligence.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional experience in backend software development with a strong command of Java.
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
  • Extensive experience with the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, for building microservices.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Proficient in designing and building RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
  • Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Experience with message brokers such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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