Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Pune to drive end-to-end application systems analysis and programming efforts. You will partner with multiple management teams to deploy new products and process improvements while ensuring adherence to the overall architecture blueprint.

The role requires senior expertise in Java 8+ with microservices, cloud tech, and data platforms such as MongoDB, Kafka, and MQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in apps development or systems analysis.
• Proven project management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Partner with management teams to define system enhancements and deploy new products.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture blueprint.
• Guide junior staff and allocate work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, policies and controls.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

MongoDB

Cloud (Docker/OpenShift)

Kafka

CI/CD

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MongoDB

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Kafka

MQ

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.

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

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

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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