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SDLC & Release Automation Java/Kotlin Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Entry level
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Hiring Remotely in United Kingdom
Entry level
Build and maintain scalable backend services, REST APIs, microservices, and internal developer platforms supporting software delivery and release automation. The role contributes to architecture, engineering best practices, automation, Agile delivery, and AI-assisted developer productivity while collaborating with global engineering, product, and stakeholder teams.
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Join Citi’s Chief Technology Office as a Server-Side Engineer within our Developer Enablement team, building strategic internal platforms used by over 30,000 engineers globally.
You’ll develop scalable backend services that simplify software delivery, automate release processes and help shape the future of engineering at Citi. Working in a technology-led, agile environment, you’ll have the opportunity to influence architecture, adopt modern engineering practices and explore the use of AI to improve developer productivity.
 

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build and maintain high-quality backend services.
  • Develop APIs and microservices that support strategic engineering platforms.
  • Contribute to architecture and technical design decisions.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams and stakeholders across global locations.
  • Champion engineering best practices, code quality and automation.
  • Explore and apply emerging AI technologies to improve products and developer experience.
     
Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong commercial experience with Java (21+) or Kotlin.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
  • Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Couchbase).
  • Experience delivering production-grade software in Agile teams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
     

Desirable

  • Microservices and event-driven architecture.
  • Apache Kafka.
  • Docker and Kubernetes.
  • CI/CD and DevOps practices.
  • Spring Boot, OpenShift or related cloud-native technologies.
  • Experience or interest in AI-assisted software development.
     

What we’ll provide you

This is a unique role that will put you in the position to be part of a new venture and actively drive change. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family:Applications Development

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Time Type:Full time

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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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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.

 

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Citi London, England Office

33 Canada Square, London, United Kingdom, E14 5LB

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