About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to join our team in Pune. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance server-side applications. You will leverage your expertise in Java (8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture to build robust and scalable solutions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to our digital transformation initiatives and mentor junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance server-side applications using Java (8+), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Optimize database performance with expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient software delivery.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing knowledge on software design patterns and best practices.
• Develop and document robust RESTful APIs for frontend or third-party integration.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito.
• Identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on service deployment using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services and microservices, primarily using Spring Boot.
• Design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries for SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Security), and Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, and microservices architecture.
• Advanced experience with SQL databases and familiarity with NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency with messaging queues like Kafka/RabbitMQ.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• 5-10+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

About Citi

Citi is a leading global financial services corporation. Citi operates in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions around the world, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer.