Java Backend Developer - Vice President

Java Backend Developer - Vice President Job Req Id: 26935102 Location(s): Tampa, Florida, United States Job Type: Hybrid Posted: Jun. 09, 2026 Discover your future at Citi. Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Java 17+ Application Backend Developer to join our team as an Individual Contributor in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and robust backend data processing applications. This role requires a strong understanding of modern Java development practices, data processing, and CI/CD principles. Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement backend services and APIs using Java 17+ and Spring Boot. Contribute to the architecture and design decisions for new and existing applications. Develop and optimize batch and data processing solutions to handle large datasets efficiently. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. Collaborate with back‑end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver features. Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge. Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our CI/CD pipelines and development tool integrations. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Required Skills Java 17+: Strong proficiency in Java programming, including new features introduced in Java 17 and later versions. Spring Boot: Extensive experience with Spring Boot for building microservices and RESTful APIs. Batch/Data Processing: Good knowledge and practical experience with batch processing frameworks and techniques for handling large volumes of data. SQL: Solid understanding of relational databases and advanced SQL querying. CI/CD: Good understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment principles and practices. Dev Tools Integration: Experience with integrating various development tools into the software development lifecycle. Well-versed in coding design patterns and enterprise application development. 6-10 years of hands‑on experience in Java backend development (17+). Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Good to Have Skills Apache Flink/Spark for distributed processing. Spring Batch for developing robust batch applications. Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. AI‑based coding tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Gemini. Tools IDE: Intellij IDEA. CI/CD & Orchestration: Ansible/Jenkins/Tecton/Harness. Database Management/Exploration: SQL Developer/HUE. Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ownership: Takes full ownership of tasks and projects. Problem Solver: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Primary Location Full Time Salary Range $113,840.00 - $170,760.00 Benefits In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit . Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr