**Hiring:** Java Tech Lead – Vice President **Company:** Citi **Location:** Irving, TX **Job Posted Time:** 2026-09-09 17:57:53 **Employment Type:** Full-time **Target Skills & Keywords:** Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Akamai, CI/CD, Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Algorithms, Data Structures, Networking, System Scalability, Cloud Architecture, Agile, Design & Code Reviews, Mentoring, Technical Leadership **Experience:** - 6–10 years of software engineering experience, with a senior or lead focus on application development or enterprise architecture. - Proven track record of driving large‑scale, next‑generation platform initiatives and influencing architectural strategy across cross‑functional teams. - Demonstrated ability to lead design reviews, shape engineering standards, and mentor high‑performing engineering teams. **Required Skills:** - Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with hands‑on delivery of production‑grade microservices. - Strong knowledge of distributed system design, algorithms, data structures, networking, and scalability principles. - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, PCF) and content‑delivery technologies such as Akamai. - Proficiency in automating code quality, performance testing, and build pipelines within CI/CD frameworks. - Ability to conduct design and code reviews, publish design patterns, and provide architectural guidance aligned with CTO standards. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred). - Senior‑level technical authority with the capacity to make independent decisions that impact business outcomes. - Excellent communication skills for articulating technical risks and trade‑offs to business stakeholders. **Compensation:** - Salary range: **$138,720 – $208,080** (base). - Eligible for discretionary and formulaic incentive/retention awards. - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life/disability insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward‑thinking team!