Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi seeks an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst at AVP level in Chennai, hybrid work model. The role focuses on building and enhancing big data applications, designing Scala/Java/Python data pipelines, and leveraging Spark for scalable processing. Strong Ab Initio background and CI/CD discipline are required.

The candidate will work with Hadoop-based frameworks, manage complex ETL pipelines, and collaborate with stakeholders across teams to deliver robust, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in big data engineering and ETL pipelines.
• Design and develop data pipelines using Scala/Java/Python with Spark.
• Hands-on Ab Initio experience (graphs, plans, PDL, DML) and migrating Ab Initio to Python workloads.
• Strong data processing at scale with Kafka integration.
• CI/CD and Git workflows with automated testing and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all phases of development, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation.
• Provide user and operational support to business users.
• Consult with users and other technology groups on issues and solutions.
• Advise and coach junior analysts; act as SME to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Big Data Engineering

Scala

Java

Python

Spark

CI/CD

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ab Initio

Hadoop

Git

Kafka

REST API

Job description

## Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Chennai Tamil Nadu India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 26999305The Applications Development Senior 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:*** Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users* Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement* Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality* Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems* Good experience in Hadoop Big Data Hadoop centric schedulers* Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts* 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.**Qualifications:*** 7 years of relevant experience* Experience in Big Data Engineering Using Scala or Java Python to have Designing and developing scala related data pipelines and REST API* Deep knowledge in Spark and Scala API experience required* Good experience in Hadoop Big Data Hadoop centric schedulers* Experience in managing and implementing successful projects* Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods* Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements* **Hands-on Ab Initio** experience (graphs, plans, PDL, DML) and a track record designing and developing ETL pipelines/services. Experience in Migrating from Abinitio to Python workloads* Strong with **data processing** at scale both file based and streaming pipelines with Kafka Integration* **CI/CD** expertise: Git-based workflows, automated testing, artifact/version management, environment promotion.* Practical use of **AI engineering tools** (e.g., GitHub Copilot, code assistants/agents) in daily development and reviews.* **Excellent communication**—clear, concise, audience-appropriate; strong stakeholder management.**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.