Java Applications Development Senior Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,250,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in India seeks an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to design, analysis, and implementation of new or revised applications in coordination with the Technology team.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience in systems analysis and programming, with Java & Spring, microservices, Kafka, and Agile practices; you will guide projects and mentor junior analysts while ensuring compliance and secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology and applications development to meet business needs.
• Monitor all phases of the development process from analysis to implementation and provide user support.
• Analyze complex problems and provide evaluation of business processes and system design.
• Recommend and develop security measures in post-implementation analysis for system integrity.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues and craft advanced programming solutions.
• Define operating standards and processes and ensure compliance and risk controls.
• Act as advisor to new or junior analysts and operate with minimal supervision.

Skills

Java & Spring

Microservices

Kafka

Containerization (ECS)

PL/SQL

Agile Methodologies

AI & Prompt Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

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.

Java & Spring: Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.

Microservices: Proven experience in designing and building microservices-based architectures.

Messaging Systems: Strong experience with Kafka implementation for building event-driven systems.

Containerization: Good knowledge of container technologies, with specific experience in ECS.

Database: Strong proficiency in PL/SQL for database development and optimization.

Agile Methodologies: Solid experience working in and practicing Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

AI and Prompt Engineering: Wide exposure to and practical experience with smart AI tools and the ability to craft optimized prompts.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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