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.

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