Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Cloud), Vice President

Citi

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Work type: Remote
Location: Irving, TX
Salary: $138,720–$208,080 / yr
Posted: 47 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $170k

This role $173k

$116k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $151,500–$189,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $173k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Cloud), Vice President

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The Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Cloud) is a strategic role within the Digital Software Engineering team at Irving Texas United States, requiring an experienced professional to drive technical direction and contribute to overall strategy. This senior-level position focuses on developing scalable cloud-based solutions using Java and other relevant technologies. The engineer will lead the design and implementation of backend systems, ensuring they are robust, secure, and efficient for high-volume transaction processing in a financial services environment. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, optimizing system performance, and integrating new tools to enhance development workflows. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, Java, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Maven Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MySQL RESTful APIs JSON Jenkins JUnit

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable backend systems using Java and cloud technologies.
Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
Ensure high availability and reliability of services through robust architecture design.
Maintain code quality by enforcing coding standards and conducting code reviews.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in cloud computing and software engineering.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in Java development and cloud technologies.
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend systems.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design principles.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for deployment and management.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.

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