Core Java Backend Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution seeks a Senior Programmer Analyst for applications development in Maharashtra, India. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, a strong background in Core Java and Microservices, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, application monitoring, and consulting with users. This position offers a chance to work on innovative technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of hands-on application development experience.
• Strong experience in Core Java 11/17 and J2EE.
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture.
• Experience with REST/SOAP, Kafka, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates.
• Monitor all phases of application development.
• Consult with users and recommend programming solutions.
• Collaborate with users/clients and technology groups to implement solutions.
• Define operating standards and coach junior analysts.

Skills

Core Java 11/17

Microservices architecture

Web Services (REST/SOAP)

Problem-Solving skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Angular 14

AWS

CI/CD

Agile

Python basics

Oracle/SQL

Concurrency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kafka

CI/CD pipelines

Oracle/SQL

Python

Angular 14

AWS

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.

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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 8‑10 years of hands‑on application development experience
• Java Expertise: Strong experience and knowledge in Core Java 11/17 and J2EE
• Microservices: Solid understanding and experience with Microservices architecture (Spring Boot) and building event driven distributed architecture with microservices
• Expertise on Web Services(REST/SOAP), Design Patterns, Concurrency Framework, Kafka and data structures/Collections, Docker
• Database Knowledge: Basic knowledge of databases such as Oracle/SQL
• Scripting: Basic knowledge of Python
• Problem‑Solving: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Methodology of AI includes Chunking, Embedding, AI Engineering, Prompt Engineering
• Bonus Points
• Experience with WebSocket technology
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Experience with OpenShift
• Familiarity with Angular 14
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Methodology of AI includes Chunking, Embedding, AI Engineering, Prompt Engineering

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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