Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in India (Maharashtra) to drive design, development, and delivery of complex applications within the technology team.

The role requires deep expertise in Java microservices, NoSQL (MongoDB), and cloud/container platforms. You will guide junior developers, manage projects, and ensure adherence to architectural standards while escalating control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and define system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of complex processes and standards.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture blueprint.
• Develop coding, testing, debugging and implementation standards.
• Gain deep knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure integrate to meet business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws, rules and Citigroup policies.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Java Microservices

Guide juniors

Project management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MongoDB NoSQL

Docker/Containerization

Kafka/MQ

Spring Boot

Cloud (OpenShift)

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• 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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Skills:

• Strong Programming Skills
• Good understanding of app development procedures and concepts
• Ability to guide the juniors
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.

Technical Essentials:

• Excellent work experience in Java 8 or Higher version
• Excellent knowledge in MongoDB NOSQL
• Java Microservices is must have
• Knowledge of any Cloud tech stack docker, Openshift, Containerization
• Kafka and MQ middleware
• Spring, Spring Boot or other web frameworks
• Mongo DB- No SQL

Desirable:

• DevOps Tools- CI/CD
• Messaging middleware
• UI Technologies are good to have
• Flink streaming, Caching

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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