Citi is seeking a Principal Engineer to design, build, and enhance high-quality software products that address significant business challenges on a global scale. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java and full-stack development, along with mentoring responsibilities for other engineers. The Principal Engineer will work closely with multiple engineering teams and contribute to the codebase while adhering to best practices in software development. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the engineering community.

• 6 or more years of software engineering experience building and delivering production-grade applications using Java.
• Proven depth in cloud-native development and container orchestration, with hands-on use of tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Extensive experience designing and building microservices and service-oriented architectures, including RESTful APIs and GraphQL implementations.
• Strong working knowledge of Java frameworks including Spring Boot, Quarkus, Micronaut, or Vert.x.
• Practical experience with software engineering best practices including unit testing, automation, design patterns, and peer code review.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline tooling such as Tekton, Harness, CircleCI, or Jenkins.
• Multiple years of working within agile and iterative delivery frameworks.

• Design and build critical features and complex full-stack solutions using Java.
• Collaborate with fellow Principal Engineers to define and influence overall system architecture.
• Deliver against sprint-level commitments as an active contributor to agile delivery cycles.
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering teams to navigate complex challenges.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide actionable recommendations for adoption.
• Partner continuously with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement across teams.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.