Java Applications Development- Assistant Vice President

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

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Senior Programmer Analyst in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to contribute to application systems analysis and programming activities.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in Java and J2EE, with strong project management skills. This role requires extensive knowledge of application development, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining compliance with the firm’s policies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Java, J2EE, and Microservices.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and IT planning for application development.
• Monitor and control phases of the development process.
• Recommend security measures in post-implementation analysis.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Microservices

Project management

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GenAI tools

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.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Act 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Java, J2ee & Microservices.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting / project management techniques / methods.
• Experience in developing and enhancing large Java applications, and managing large volumes of data.
• Experience with standard CI/CD tools.
• Experience with using LLMs and other GenAI tools to improve productivity.
• Experience in Banking – Capital Markets is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

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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