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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Java Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance, and resilient backend services. This role involves working with a modern technology stack focused on asynchronous, event-based microservices, reactive programming, and robust data persistence solutions. A strong commitment to quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and comprehensive unit testing is essential.
Responsibilities
Core Technologies
Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $170,800.00
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Automated Processing and AI
We 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.
Importantly, 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.
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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
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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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Java Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance, and resilient backend services. This role involves working with a modern technology stack focused on asynchronous, event-based microservices, reactive programming, and robust data persistence solutions. A strong commitment to quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and comprehensive unit testing is essential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy asynchronous, event-driven microservices using Java.
- Implement solutions leveraging Java Lambdas and Reactive Functional Programming paradigms.
- Work with NoSQL databases, specifically MongoDB, for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Utilize Elasticsearch for building powerful search and analytics capabilities.
- Integrate and develop event streaming solutions with Apache Kafka.
- Ensure high code quality through adherence to Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and writing thorough JUnit tests.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver features.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, share knowledge, and ensure best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in backend development.
Core Technologies
- Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+), with extensive experience in building scalable backend applications.
- Microservices: Experience with designing and implementing asynchronous, event-based microservices architectures.
- Functional & Reactive Programming: Hands-on experience with Java Lambdas and Reactive Programming frameworks (e.g., Spring WebFlux, Reactor, RxJava).
- Databases:
- NoSQL: Strong experience with MongoDB.
- Search & Analytics: Proficiency with Elasticsearch.
- Messaging & Streaming: Solid experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and messaging.
- Testing: Expert-level understanding and practical application of JUnit for unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Pull Requests, GitFlow).
- CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
- Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Knowledge of other NoSQL databases.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
- Experience in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $170,800.00
------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
------------------------------------------------------
Automated Processing and AI
We 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.
Importantly, 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.
------------------------------------------------------
This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
------------------------------------------------------
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.
Key Skills
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java
microservices
apache
nosql
junit
tdd
artificial intelligence
functional programming
continuous integration
continuous deployment
containerization
data structures
elasticsearch
kubernetes
storage
docker
kafka
cloud
git
aws
gcp
ai
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- Posted
- Apr 08, 2026
- Type
- Full-time
- Level
- Not Applicable
- Location
- Mississauga
- Company
- Citi
Industries
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