Application Development Technical Lead Analyst - Java Fullstack

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to drive senior-level software development and architecture across regional/global applications. You will oversee teams, craft scalable solutions, and ensure agile delivery while upholding risk and control standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with product managers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive Java experience, strong cloud and DevOps proficiency, and a proven

Qualifications

• Java Developer with 13+ years of experience in designing, developing, and leading enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong Technical leadership, team mentoring, architectural decisions, and driving best practices in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in CI/CD automation, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Expertise in unit and integration testing frameworks
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Expertise in SQL Server, including database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) for event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and best practices.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead to manage development of regional/global applications.
• Provide technical oversight across systems and applications.
• Write high-quality code based on requirements and agile deadlines.
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects.
• Contribute to models, design and system architectures.
• Build, deploy, and test components in development environment.
• Provide expertise in technical analysis and issue resolution.
• Maintain application hygiene and address risk & control items.
• Manage senior stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, BAs and users to deliver projects.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to the team.
• Mentor and coach junior members.
• Work proactively to address requirements and delivery risks.
• Assess risk with business decisions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Java

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud Platforms

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

SQL Server

Kafka

MQ

OAuth2

JWT

SSO

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead to manage development of regional/global applications
• Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications
• Write excellent-quality code based on functional requirements, while meeting agile implementation deadlines.
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects
• Contribute to concept models, design and system architectures
• Build, deploy, and test application components in a development environment during the implementation phase working with all layers of the application stac
• Providing expertise in technical analysis and solving technical issues during project delivery
• Maintain application hygiene and address any Risk & Control items
• Manage Senior Stake holders and always communicate effectively and professionally
• Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts and Operational users / Product mangers to deliver projects
• Provide technical and functional expertise to the team
• Mentor and Coach junior team members
• Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• Java Developer with 13+ years of experience in designing, developing, and leading enterprise-grade applications. Strong expertise in modern Java technologies, cloud platforms, CI/CD, monitoring tools, and people management.
• Strong Technical leadership, team mentoring, architectural decisions, and driving best practices in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in CI/CD automation, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Expertise in unit and integration testing frameworks
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Expertise in SQL Server, including database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) for event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) and best practices.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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