At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build modern web APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, remote work options, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative agile environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact by developing scalable microservices and enhancing user experiences.
- Qualifications: 6-8 years of Java development experience and strong backend skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We are looking for a Java Engineer to design, build, and support modern web APIs. This role focuses on back-end services (Java/Spring Boot), with API-first, microservices-based architecture and CI/CD-driven delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web APIs and backend services.
- Build scalable, secure microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Design, build, document, and consume RESTful APIs; ensure service contracts and versioning strategies are followed.
- Work with SQL Server and optimize queries, indexes, and data access patterns.
- Implement search and indexing solutions with Elasticsearch.
- Build event-driven integrations using Kafka (producers/consumers, topics, schema/versioning awareness).
- Use GitHub / Bitbucket and contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy).
- Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews and engineering best-practice adoption.
6-8 years of experience in Java development.
Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, security concepts, performance, and scalability).
Solid understanding of API design and microservices (service boundaries, resilience, observability basics).
Hands-on experience with SQL Server and relational data modeling.
Experience with Elasticsearch and event streaming with Kafka.
Proficiency with GitHub / Bitbucket workflows and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work collaboratively in an agile team.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
Exposure to observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and production support.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Lead Java Developer in Mississauga employer: Citigroup Inc.
Citi is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, particularly for the Lead Automation Developer role in a high-velocity Agile environment. Employees benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, cutting-edge technology integration, and a commitment to innovation, all while collaborating with talented teams to drive impactful solutions. Located in a vibrant city, Citi offers a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and encourages continuous learning, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
