Java Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to lead complex software initiatives. The role covers feasibility studies, cost estimates, IT planning, and development of scalable applications, with a focus on robust design and security.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in Java/Spring Boot, microservices, NoSQL databases, and project delivery. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and provide guidance across teams to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Core Technical Proficiency: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, MongoDB/NoSQL.
• AI in development: use of AI tools for code generation and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, and applications development.
• Monitor and control all phases of development, provide user/operational support.
• Apply in-depth specialty knowledge to analyze problems and evaluate processes.
• Recommend and develop security measures post-implementation to ensure system functionality.
• Consult with users and other tech groups on issues and implement advanced programming solutions.
• Ensure procedures and operating standards are followed; define processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to junior analysts; operate with limited supervision.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

MongoDB

NoSQL

AI code generation

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

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+ 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
• Core Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong, hands-on proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
  • Deep experience with Microservices architecture, design patterns, and development.
  • Expertise in MongoDB or other comparable NoSQL databases.
  • Project Implementation: Proven experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Core Competencies:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes.
  • Strong communication and consulting skills.
• AI in Development:
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI tools for code generation and development.
  • Experience with prompt engineering to effectively guide AI development assistants.

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

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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