Java Microservices and Kafka Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citi is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join its Technology team and play a key role in designing, building, and delivering complex, high-performance application systems that directly support critical business operations. Working at an intermediate-to-senior level, you will combine deep Java engineering expertise with hands-on experience in microservices and cloud-native architectures to drive real, measurable outcomes across the software delivery lifecycle. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Pune, offering you the chance to shape technical solutions at a global scale. Responsibilities • Design, build, and deliver Java-based microservices and application systems that meet specific business and user requirements across the full software development lifecycle. • Architect and implement scalable solutions using Java 8 or above, Spring Boot, and MongoDB, ensuring high availability and performance in production environments. • Integrate messaging and event-streaming systems, including Kafka and MQ middleware, to enable reliable, real-time data processing across distributed platforms. • Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker, OpenShift, and other cloud technologies to support modern, cloud-native delivery practices. • Lead technical analysis of complex application problems, evaluate system and business process requirements, and recommend effective engineering solutions. • Identify and implement security controls and post-deployment safeguards to ensure system integrity, regulatory compliance, and sound risk management. • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, serving as a subject matter expert and technical advisor to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Required Qualifications & Skills • 7 to 12 years of hands-on experience in software application development, systems analysis, and end-to-end project delivery. • Strong engineering proficiency in Java 8 or higher, with production-level experience building and maintaining Java Microservices architectures. • Practical experience with Spring or Spring Boot frameworks for developing robust, scalable backend services. • Proven expertise in MongoDB and NoSQL database design, querying, and integration within distributed application environments. • Demonstrated ability to integrate Kafka or MQ-based messaging middleware into high-volume, event-driven systems. • Working knowledge of cloud and containerisation technologies, including Docker, OpenShift, or equivalent containerisation platforms. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Beneficial Skills & Qualifications • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling to support automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. • Familiarity with stream processing frameworks such as Apache Flink, or caching technologies for performance optimisation. • Exposure to UI technologies that complement full-stack delivery in enterprise application environments. • Knowledge of consulting or project management methodologies that support structured planning and stakeholder engagement. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ 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.