Java Developer - Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Maharashtra, India. The role leads applications systems analysis, programming activities, and coordination with the technology team to deliver robust software solutions.

You will partner with management teams, resolve complex problems, and ensure designs follow the architectural blueprint. Strong leadership, Java/Spring Boot, and NoSQL expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12+ 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.
• Strong technical proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
• Deep experience with Microservices architecture, design patterns, and development.
• Expertise in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Project Implementation: Proven experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools for code generation and development.
• Experience with prompt engineering to guide AI development assistants.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and define system enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture blueprint.
• Establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand how business areas integrate to achieve goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and manage risk transparently.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

NoSQL databases

AI in development

Excellent problem-solving

Strong communication

Project management techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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

• 12+ 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
• Master’s degree preferred

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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