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The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities with hands-on experience onboth Java programming and DevOps tools and technologies.\nResponsibilities:\nImplement and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.\nMonitor applications using modern observability tools and apply intelligent monitoring or anomaly detection techniques.\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.\nBuild and enhance RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade distributed systems with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.\nLead development efforts in system design, code reviews, and best practices enforcement.\nIntegrate AI/ML capabilities or third-party AI services into backend applications where applicable (e.g., intelligent workflows, automation, analytics).\nLeverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, improve testing coverage, and enhance debugging efficiency.\nDevelop and maintain robust automated testing frameworks, incorporating AI-driven testing techniques such as self-healing tests or predictive defect detection where applicable.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers.\nOptimize database queries, improve application performance, and ensure high availability and resiliency.\nEnsure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements.\nConduct root cause analysis, performance tuning, and production support.\nMentor and guide junior developers; promote adoption of modern engineering practices including AI-enabled development.\nStay updated with emerging technologies in backend engineering, cloud, and AI-driven software development.\nAssess risks appropriately in technical decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, policies, and compliance requirements.\nRecommended Qualifications:\n5-8 years of relevant experience\nExperience in systems analysis and programming of software applications\nExperience in managing and implementing successful projects\nWorking knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods\nAbility to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience\n------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family Group:\nTechnology------------------------------------------------------\nJob Family:\nApplications Development------------------------------------------------------\nTime Type:\nFull time------------------------------------------------------\nPrimary Location:\nIrving Texas United States------------------------------------------------------\nPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range:\n$107 120,00 - $160 680,00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.\n------------------------------------------------------\nMost Relevant Skills\nPlease see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------\nOther Relevant Skills\nFor complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------\nAnticipated Posting Close Date:\nsept 25, 2026------------------------------------------------------\nAutomated Processing and AI\nWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.\nImportantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.\nIllinois residents - AI Notice and Right\n------------------------------------------------------\nCiti 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.\nIf 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.\nView Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5523,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Wealth Management","Lending","Payments","Capital Markets"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-19T00:03:42Z"}],"liveness":{"score":79,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.875,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":11,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":160680,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/citi-backend-engineering-leadjava-microservices-devops-assistant-vice-president-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/citi-backend-engineering-leadjava-microservices-devops-assistant-vice-president-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T23:45:07Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1918,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3082,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z"}}}