Java Backend Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Pune District; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Pune, India seeks a Java Backend Developer at the Assistant Vice President level for hybrid work. You will contribute to backend systems using Core Java and Spring Boot, building scalable services and secure RESTful APIs.

The role requires 8-12 years of experience with strong database and microservices skills, mentoring teammates, and delivering robust software in a global financial environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience as Java Developer.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using Core Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-to-backend communication.
• Design database schemas, write optimized queries, and manage data storage using SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL.
• Implement microservices architecture, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and tune application performance.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications 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.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

NoSQL

Microservices

Systems analysis

Project management

Consulting techniques

Deadline management

Java Developer

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Java Backend Developer - Assistant Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Pune Maharashtra India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 26992246The 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:*** **8-12 years of relevant experience as Java Developer*** **Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using Core Java and Spring Boot.*** **Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-to-backend communication.*** **Design database schemas, write optimized queries, and manage data storage using SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL*** **Implement microservices architecture, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and tune application performance.*** 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 experienceThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.