Java Developer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Java Developer with over 3 years of experience to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high-quality software and has a strong desire to develop their career with an AI-first mindset . You will be trained to leverage cutting-edge AI tools like Devin, Claude Code, and proprietary Citi AI platforms to enhance your development workflow. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in building scalable microservices and REST APIs on modern cloud platforms ( ECS, APIGEE, Cloud ) using technologies like Java and Kafka . Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks. Embrace and develop an AI-first approach , learning to use AI coding assistants (Devin, Claude Code) and internal Citi AI tools to improve development efficiency and code quality. Assist in building and maintaining event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time data processing. Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications on containerized platforms like ECS using Docker and Kubernetes. Support the design and implementation of secure, scalable APIs using APIGEE . Collaborate effectively with a team of developers, testers, and architects in a fast-paced Agile/DevOps environment. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to best practices and coding standards. Knowledge/Experience: Over 3+ years of hands-on experience in application development using Java/J2EE technologies. A strong interest in and willingness to adopt an AI-first mindset , with a passion for learning and using AI-powered coding assistants. Solid hands-on experience with Java (version 1.8 or above) and the Spring Boot framework. Good understanding of microservice architecture patterns and experience building RESTful web services . Familiarity with messaging platforms like Kafka is a strong plus. Experience or a keen interest in deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., ECS , Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift). Exposure to API Gateway management tools like APIGEE is desirable. Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jira, BitBucket, TeamCity). Experience with writing unit tests using frameworks like JUnit and Mockito. Basic understanding of both relational (e.g., Oracle) and NoSQL databases. A proactive and curious mindset with a strong aptitude for learning new technologies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (in science, computers, information technology or engineering) Candidate should be willing to work late in the evening India time on need basis in order to interact with US/other global teams ------------------------------------------------------ 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.