Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the engineering team in Pune. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java applications and microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions that meet business requirements.

The role requires strong Java expertise (17/21/25), Spring Boot, and experience with RESTful APIs, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 6+ years of hands-on professional software development experience.
• 6+ years of deep expertise in Java (Java 17/21, or 25 preferred).
• Proven track record of delivering complex, production-grade enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following SOLID principles.
• Design & Implement RESTful APIs and web services using Spring Boot and related frameworks.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) — from requirements gathering to production deployment.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead and mentor junior and Entry-level developers, providing guidance on code quality and best practices.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure standards compliance and knowledge sharing.
• Drive technical decision-making including architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
• Champion DevOps culture by promoting CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile methodologies.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

JVM Tuning

AWS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

Gradle

Job description

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.

Job Description: Senior Java Developer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable Java-based applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to best practices in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code following SOLID principles
• Design & Implement RESTful APIs and web services using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) — from requirements gathering to production deployment
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior and Entry-level developers, providing guidance on code quality and best practices
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure standards compliance and knowledge sharing
• Drive technical decision-making including architecture discussions and technology evaluations
• Champion DevOps culture by promoting CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile methodologies

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and UX/UI Designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Collaborate with DevOps/Platform Engineering teams for smooth deployments and infrastructure management
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Quality & Security

• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts
• Monitor application health and proactively address incidents and performance bottlenecks

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on professional software development experience
• 6+ years of deep expertise in Java (Java 17/21, or 25 preferred)
• Proven track record of delivering complex, production-grade enterprise applications

Technical Skills

Category Technologies / Tools

• Core Language Java 17/21/25, Core Java APIs, Concurrency, JVM Tuning
• Frameworks Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA
• Microservices RESTful APIs, gRPC, Apache Kafka
• Databases MongoDB, S3
• Cloud & DevOps AWS / Azure / GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• CI/CD Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Gradle
• Testing JUnit 5, Mockito, TestContainers,
• Monitoring ELK Stack, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk
• Version Control Git, Bitbucket, GitHub
• Architecture Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Working knowledge of Python as a secondary language

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and agile environment
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills:

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills:

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

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