Digital Software Engineering Intermediate Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior API Developer with 6-8 years of professional experience to join our dynamic and innovative engineering team The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing developing and maintaining robust scalable backend services and APIs You will possess deep expertise in Java database technologies Kubernetes and API management solutions like Apigee As a Senior Backend Developer you will play a crucial role in the entire product development lifecycle from conceptualization and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance of our core backend systems You will collaborate with cross-functional teams mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-level architectural decisions including the implementation and optimization of our CI CD pipelines for backend services Responsibilities Design develop test deploy and maintain scalable and robust backend applications services and APIs Collaborate with product managers solution architects and other engineers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and well-architected solutions Develop manage and optimize well-functioning databases and data access layers Design and implement highly performant and secure RESTful APIs and other backend services Develop and implement API policies security and traffic management strategies using API Gateway platforms like Apigee Write clean efficient well-documented and maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality share knowledge and promote best practices Troubleshoot debug and upgrade existing backend software and associated infrastructure Optimize backend applications for maximum speed scalability and reliability Design implement and manage CI CD pipelines for automated build test and deployment processes for backend services Mentor and guide junior engineers fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement Work effectively in an Agile development environment Contribute to the creation of technical documentation including design specifications API contracts flow diagrams and CI CD pipeline configurations Required Skills and Qualifications 6-8 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer or similar role Strong proficiency in Java and experience with modern Java frameworks e g Spring Boot Strong proficiency in database technologies both SQL e g PostgreSQL MySQL and NoSQL e g MongoDB Redis Proven strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Apigee API Gateway or similar API Management platforms Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs Strong understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes including deployment scaling and management of applications within a Kubernetes environment Strong understanding of software development principles design patterns and architectural best practices Proficient with version control systems particularly Git Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies e g unit testing integration testing automated testing Proven experience with CI CD tools and technologies e g Jenkins GitLab CI CD GitHub Actions Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker Excellent problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on schedule Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field Experience with microservices architecture Experience with API security best practices OAuth JWT API Keys Familiarity with API design principles e g OpenAPI Swagger Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies Contributions to open-source projects Experience mentoring junior developers Familiarity with advanced security best practices in backend development and CI CD pipelines Experience with monitoring and logging tools e g Prometheus Grafana ELK stack Experience with Kubernetes orchestration tools and ecosystem e g Helm Kustomize Job Family Group Technology Job Family Digital Software Engineering 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 View Citi s and the poster