Full-Time
Java Microservices Lead
Multiple Teams
Posted on 10/1/2025
Citi
10,001+ employees
Global financial services including banking, investment
No salary listed
Pune, Maharashtra, India
In Person
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.
- 3+ years of experience in a lead role, guiding and mentoring development teams.
- Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications.
- Expert proficiency in Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security).
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture patterns (e.g., Service Discovery, API Gateway, Circuit Breakers, Distributed Tracing).
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native services.
- Experience with various databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
- Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
- Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and performance of developed solutions.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to our ecosystem.
- Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Delegate tasks effectively, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
- Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making within the team.
- Contribute to the professional development of team members through code reviews, pairing, and training.
- Develop and maintain critical microservices, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.
- Design and implement APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) for internal and external consumption.
- Integrate microservices with various data stores (relational, NoSQL) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
- Implement observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) to ensure operational health of microservices.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring system stability.
- Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1812
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Investment banking fees rose 12% YoY in Q1 2026, fueled by AI-driven M&A acceleration.
- Hired 60 managing directors from 20 rivals, boosting banking revenues 15% to $1.8bn in Q1 2026.
- $30bn share buyback signals confidence, targeting 14-15% ROTE by 2031 post-restructuring.
What critics are saying
- JPMorgan erodes Citi's #5 investment banking rank, diverting mandates within 12-24 months.
- Investor backlash to 2031 ROTE target causes share underperformance versus Bank of America in 6-12 months.
- Stripe captures cross-border volumes as Citi's tech lags low-cost alternatives in 24-36 months.
What makes Citi unique
- Citi leads global cross-border payments, enabling near-instant transfers to Mastercard debit cards across 65 origination countries.
- Citi expanded TTS non-interest revenue 98% YoY to $1.1bn in Q4 2024 via US dollar clearing growth.
- Citi operates in 160 countries, serving 200 million accounts with unmatched global network scale.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Company News
America's largest banks reported strong first-quarter profits driven by robust investment banking activity and a resilient economy, though executives warned about mounting risks from rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase posted a profit of $16.49 billion, up 13% year-on-year, whilst Wells Fargo earned $5.25 billion and Citigroup reported $5.79 billion. Investment banking fees surged, with JPMorgan seeing a 30% jump and Citigroup a 12% increase in advisory fees, fuelled by market volatility and corporate dealmaking. However, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned about "an increasingly complex set of risks", including wars, energy prices and trade tensions. Wells Fargo noted customers allocating more spending to petrol whilst cutting discretionary purchases, signalling potential downstream economic impacts from elevated oil prices.
America's largest banks reported strong first-quarter profits driven by investment banking activity and a resilient economy, but executives warned about emerging economic headwinds from rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase posted a 13% profit increase to $16.49 billion, with investment banking fees jumping 30%. Wells Fargo earned $5.25 billion whilst Citigroup reported $5.79 billion in profits. The gains came amid market volatility and increased merger activity. However, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cited "an increasingly complex set of risks" including wars, energy prices and trade tensions. Wells Fargo's CFO noted consumers allocating more spending towards petrol whilst reducing discretionary purchases. Dimon warned that higher oil prices' impact "will likely take some time to materialise" if they persist.
Citigroup has raised interest among investors, with Jim Cramer highlighting strong market sentiment towards the stock. Following earnings, Cramer noted that Citigroup is "love, love, love by everybody on Wall Street" and expects the stock to jump higher. The bank delivered solid quarterly results, with 8% revenue growth and 35% earnings per share increase, excluding one-time charges. Net interest income rose 14%, beating expectations. However, results were mixed across divisions, with services, banking and fixed income performing well, whilst equity trading and personal banking fell short. Trading at a significant discount to peers despite rising 66% last year, Citigroup remains attractive. CEO Jane Fraser indicated the bank's transformation efforts are over 80% complete, though questions remain about future growth once self-help measures conclude.
Citigroup beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, reporting net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.06 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 billion in the prior-year period. The result exceeded analysts' estimate of $2.63 per share. Revenue rose 14% whilst net income grew 42%, driven by strong dealmaking activity. Investment banking fees increased 19% to $1.3 billion, with growth in advisory and equity capital markets. Services revenue climbed 17%, and markets crossed $7 billion in revenue. Global investment banking revenue reached $28.2 billion in the first quarter, the highest since 2021. Chief executive Jane Fraser attributed the performance to softer regulation under President Trump and the AI boom. The bank remains on track to deliver its 10-11% return on tangible common equity target.
MerQube, a US-based index provider specialising in rules-based and derivatives-enabled strategies, has closed a Series C funding round led by 7RIDGE and Deutsche Börse Group. Existing investors including Allianz Life Ventures, Citi, Intel Capital, J.P. Morgan, Laurion Capital Management and UBS also participated, though the funding amount was not disclosed. The company plans to use the investment to scale its technology platform and expand in derivatives-linked ETF and structured product markets. MerQube focuses on providing customised index solutions and data-driven strategies for institutional clients.