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Citi · 5 months ago

Senior Java Engineer Payments Vice President

Tampa Florida United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $171K/yr

6+ years exp

Citi is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their Instant Payments Technology team. The role involves developing and maintaining their next-generation Instant Payments Platform, focusing on robust, scalable, and secure payment solutions.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement Java-based microservices and applications within a cloud-native AWS environment, specifically tailored for instant payments processing

Work on core payments functionalities including transaction processing, fraud detection, regulatory compliance (KYC/AML), settlement, and reconciliation

Deploy, manage, and monitor applications within AWS, optimizing performance and scalability for high-volume payment transactions. Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

Build and integrate with event-driven systems using Kafka to ensure real-time data processing and asynchronous communication for payments events

Design and optimize MongoDB schemas to efficiently manage payments data, ensuring data integrity and performance for high-throughput transactions

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external integration with the Instant Payments Platform. Ensure API security and compliance with industry standards

Implement robust unit, integration, and performance testing strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of payment processing logic. Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards

Implement and adhere to security best practices for payment systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., PCI DSS)

Collaborate effectively with product managers, business analysts, and other engineers to define requirements and deliver high-quality payment solutions. Communicate effectively on technical topics related to payment processing

Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for the Instant Payments Platform, troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to payment processing

Qualification

JavaSpring BootKafkaMongoDBAWSMicroservicesRESTful APIsNoSQL DatabasesEvent-Driven ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesSoftware SecurityAgile MethodologiesProblem-SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

6+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java-based enterprise applications

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MongoDB

Experience developing and deploying microservices

Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development

Solid understanding of database design principles and experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred)

Experience with event-driven architectures and message queueing systems (Kafka preferred)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools

Strong understanding of software security principles and best practices, particularly in the context of payment systems

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred

Preferred experience in the payments industry, with a solid understanding of payment processing concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., ISO 8583, SEPA, SWIFT)

Preferred Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architectures

Master's degree preferred

Relevant certifications in payments technology or cloud computing are a plus

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

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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