Backend Java Developer- Assistant Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India, is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to enterprise-level application design and delivery. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, ensuring robust, scalable systems and integration with messaging, NoSQL, and CI/CD pipelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to standards, and ongoing learning in AI-enabled developer tools to enhance development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of enterprise applications development experience.
• Strong design and programming skills in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservices, Kafka and NoSQL databases.
• CI/CD with Lightspeed and OpenShift experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems.
• Coordinate with the Technology team to support business needs and user areas.
• Monitor, design, test, and implement development projects; provide user support.
• Advise on security measures and risk considerations in post-implementation analysis.
• Collaborate with users/clients and other tech groups on issues and solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts and operate with limited supervision.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

MongoDB

CI/CD

OpenShift

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lightspeed

OpenShift

GitHub Copilot

Job description

The 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.

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Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• 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
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Seeking a candidate with 7-12 years of robust experience in designing and developing enterprise-level applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and a microservices architecture.
• The role requires demonstrated hands-on proficiency with messaging systems like Kafka and MQ, along with experience using NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• The ideal candidate will have practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools like Lightspeed for build management and deploying applications on OpenShift.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and a keen interest in applying AI to enhance the software development lifecycle is considered a strong plus.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• 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

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.

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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

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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