CitiDirect Senior Java Dev for Payments Modernization – Vice President

Services is a leading provider of cash management, treasury, trade, clearing, depository receipts and commercial cards services with a global network spanning more than 90 countries. CitiDirect serves as the unified digital gateway for clients to access the full suite of services. This role joins a group modernizing CitiDirect’s Payment architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based backend services
• Architect and implement microservices using Spring Framework 6, Spring Boot 3 and Spring Cloud
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Work with MongoDB and Oracle — design schemas and optimize queries
• Implement and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong command of Core Java concepts
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Proven track record of designing and implementing microservices architecture
• Experienced in Reactive programming
• Proficiency in working with Apache Kafka, including designing and implementing event-driven systems
• Strong experience with MongoDB, including schema design, complex queries, and performance optimization for large-scale applications
• Solid understanding of NoSQL database concepts and best practices
• Experience with Oracle databases and SQL, and performance optimization
• Expertise in RESTful API design principles
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito
• In-depth knowledge of application security principles and experience implementing secure coding practices
• Expertise in implementing authentication and authorization in microservices architecture (OAuth 2.0, JWT, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Solid understanding of payments industry, including various payment systems and processes
• Familiarity with ISO 20022 standards and their application in payments messaging
• Contributions to open-source projects

Pay

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142 320,00 - $213 480,00. In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Schedule

Full time

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Job Family Group: Technology | Job Family: Applications Development | Anticipated Posting Close Date: Sept 09, 2026