Application Development Lead - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Pune seeks an experienced software professional to drive development in the Product Processor Technology area.

You will translate business requirements into technical design and lead delivery across SDLC, collaborating with global teams on OAFIN subledger applications for OTC derivatives. The role demands strong Java and SQL skills, extensive Sybase/MS-SQL experience, and deep understanding of financial products.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of software development experience required.
• 10+ years of Sybase/MS-SQL/PLSQL programming experience.
• 5+ years of strong experience in Java and design principles.
• 5+ years of financial domain experience and knowledge of financial products.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Shell scripting.
• Experience with data conversion / migration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and convert to technical design documents, leading development to deliver.
• Collaborate with Pune & US/UK teams supporting OAFIN in Product Processor departments.
• Create project plans and keep PTS documentation up to date.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage SIT with UAT handover.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting performance, reliability, and usability.
• Demonstrate understanding of how development integrates with business/tech objectives.
• Proactively address development requirements and communicate risks early.
• Analyze complex data problems and provide scalable solutions.
• Design, implement, integrate and test new features.
• Mentor developers and conduct design/code/document reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

13+ Years Software Development

10+ Years Sybase/MS-SQL/PLSQL

5+ Years Java

5+ Years Financial Domain

Linux/Unix & Shell Scripting

SQL Tuning & Procedures

Onsite-Offshore Experience

Communication Skills

Education

BE/B.Tech or ME/MTech in CS/Engineering

Tools

Sybase/MS-SQL/PLSQL

Job description

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to work on the development work for the Product Processor Technology area. This will involve working closely with the business and SMEs to prioritize business requests, manage the development workslate, provide estimate efforts, and ensure timely delivery on committed items and to project manage all aspects of software development according to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Job Background/context:

The role forms part of GFT Product Processor Development Team in Pune and supports the OAFIN application which helps Product Control & Finance Department.

Oasys Financial (OAFIN) is a sub ledger application for OTC (over the counter) derivatives products and primarily supports finance clients in multiple countries globally and is part of the GFT portfolio of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding Business Requirements and Functional Requirements provided by Business Analysts and to convert into Technical Design Documents and leading the development team to deliver on those requirements.
• Working with the Technical Team in Pune & US/UK supporting OAFIN in Product Processor Departments.
• Ensure projects Plans are created and PTS documentation is up to date.
• Work closely with Cross Functional Teams e.g. Business Analysis, Product Assurance, Platforms and Infrastructure, Business Office, Controls and Production Support. Prepare handover documents, manage SIT with oversight of UAT.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues that could impact system performance, reliability, and usability.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how the development function integrates within overall business/technology to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry.
• Work proactively & independently to address development requirements and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address risks
• Ability to understand complex data problems, analyze and provide generic solutions compatible with existing Infrastructure.
• Design, Implement, Integrate and test new features.
• Owns success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developers on their implementation as needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to ensure successful delivery.
• Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation.
• Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
• Ability to build relationship with business and technology stakeholders.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Experience:

• 13+ Year Software development experience.
• 10+ Year Sybase/MS-SQL/PLSQL programming experience.
• 5+ Strong Experience in Java, Design principles.
• 5+ Year in Financial Domain experience and knowledge of Financial products.
• Strong in Linux/Unix and Shell Scripting.
• Proficiency with SQL tuning, stored procedure, writing packages, triggers, functions and procedures.
• Experience with data conversion / migration
• Excellent trouble shooting and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of AI tools and usage will be preferred.
• Knowledge of OTC Derivatives and US GAAP accounting is a plus.
• Worked in Onsite - offshore model.

Skills:

• Strong analytic skills.
• Excellent communication and internal customer management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Qualifications:

• B.E/B.Tech or Master degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline.

Competencies:

• Strong work organization and prioritization capabilities.
• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Ability to manage multiple activities.
• Focused and determined in getting the job done right.
• Ability to identify and manage key risks and issues.
• Personal maturity and sense of responsibility.
• Shows drive, integrity, sound judgment, adaptability, creativity, self-awareness and an ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Sensitive to cultural and background differences and environments Confident and assertive.
• Values diversity: Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce.
• Appreciates differences in style or perspective.

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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

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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