Java Applications Development - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai seeks a Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications. You will lead feature development, collaborate with product managers and other engineers, and champion best practices across the team.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of Java experience, strong Spring Framework knowledge, and proficiency with RESTful APIs, OOP, and modern CI/CD workflows. Cloud, Docker/Kubernetes, and agile experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java Version 21 or above.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable Java applications.
• Lead the development of new features from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and ship features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advocate their adoption.
• Contribute to improving software development processes and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

REST APIs

OOP

MongoDB

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, with a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions. As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for leading development projects, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our software development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable Java applications.
• Lead the development of new features and enhancements, from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to the improvement of our software development processes and best practices.
• Use AI based tools to improve the developer productivity and code quality

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java Version 21 or above, with a deep understanding of its core concepts and principles.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with No SQL databases (e.g., Mongo DB).
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

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.

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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