Backend Java Developer

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Chennai to guide senior developers and analysts. You will drive architecture aligned programming, advanced system analysis, and delivery of high-performance, scalable applications in a collaborative environment.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Java/J2EE, REST APIs, and modern web stacks, plus strong leadership and risk-aware decision-making.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols.
• Experience with relational databases (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL.
• Cloud familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of design patterns and SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and deploy new products and improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design adheres to architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand cross-area integration to achieve business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis and innovative solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, assigning work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules and Citigroup policies.

Skills

Java/J2EE

REST APIs

React JS

OOP Concepts

Data Structures

Algorithms

CI/CD

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

JUNIT

Cucumber

Jasmine/Mocha

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Strong experience developing and architecting integrated solution with non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability, consistency.
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols
• Fundamental database concepts and experience with a relational database (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL platforms.
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes
• A good understanding of Standard, Enterprise Design Patterns, and SOLID principles
• Should have good understanding of Containers, docker deployment.
• Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha
• Preferred experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA .
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

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

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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