Java Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in India is seeking an experienced Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to designing, building, and deploying scalable application systems in collaboration with the Technology team. You will participate in feasibility studies, architecture discussions, and implementation plans to meet business needs.

The role requires 8+ years of Java development, cloud experience, and knowledge of RESTful API design, SDLC, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development experience in cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Java, API, and cloud engineering.
• Hands on experience building RESTful APIs using Spring.
• Experience in Oracle, SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Experience with Cloud - OpenShift, Kubernetes; Messaging systems - MQ, Kafka.
• Knowledge of clean code principles and SDLC/Agile.
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, estimates, and planning for new or revised applications.
• Monitor and control all development phases; provide user and operational support to business users.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate business processes, and propose solutions.
• Suggest security measures and ensure system functionality post-implementation.
• Consult with users and tech groups on issues and dependencies.

Skills

Java Development

API

Cloud engineering

Spring

SQL

NoSQL

RESTful API

SDLC

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

MQ

Kafka

CI/CD

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java Development experience in cloud environment
• Proficiency in programming in Java, API, Cloud engineering
• Hands on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience in Oracle , SQL , NoSql - MongoDB
• Experience in Cloud - Openshift Kubernetes , Messaging systems - MQ , Kafka
• Experience of following clean code principles
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience in Financial domain with focus on Payments is a plus
• Understanding of GenAI, LLMs is a plus
• Experience in integrating mainframe applications with Kafka or API is a plus
• 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

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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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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