Java Backend Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst in Pune, India.

This role involves contributing to the analysis, design, and implementation of new or revised application systems in coordination with the Technology team. The candidate should have 4+ years in financial services and strong experience with Java-17, Spring Boot, Kafka, JMS, WebSphere MQ, Git, REST APIs, SSL, and containerization (Docker; OpenShift a plus).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Strong experience in Java-17, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, JMS, WebSphere MQ, Git, REST API, SSL.
• Knowledge of containerization with Docker; OpenShift is a plus.
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures to identify necessary system enhancements, including script tools and code analysis.
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups to propose programming solutions and support customer exposure systems.
• Apply fundamentals of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities, conduct testing and debugging.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or junior analysts.
• Identify problems and analyze information to recommend and implement solutions.
• Resolve issues by selecting solutions guided by experience and precedents.
• Operate with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and team members.
• Assess risk in business decisions, safeguarding Citigroup, and escalating control issues transparently.

Skills

Java-17

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

JMS

WebSphere MQ

Git

REST API

SSL

OpenShift

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

The Applications Development Intermediate 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

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• 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

• 4+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Must be strong and experienced in Java-17, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, JMS, WebSphere MQ, Git, REST API, SSL and other related open-source technologies.
• Should have knowledge and understanding of containerization like Docker, Open shift. is plus
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• 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.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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