Java Development Lead Chennai

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citi Applications Development team in India seeks a Senior Technologies Lead Analyst to drive design, development and delivery of large-scale enterprise applications. You will partner with technology and business teams to implement new systems and optimize existing ones, ensuring alignment with Citi's architecture blueprint.

You will mentor mid-level developers, manage priorities under tight deadlines, and address complex technical challenges in Java, microservices, cloud, and data

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• SME in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions and define system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of business processes and industry standards.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Advise or coach mid-level developers and analysts.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Citi policies.

Skills

Core Java

Java Microservices

J2EE

Spring

Hibernate

Multithreading

RDBMS

Cloud computing

Design patterns

MQ/Kafka Messaging

Performance tuning

Leadership / PM

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Sonar

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.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• 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
• Master’s degree preferred

Mandatory skills

• Strong understanding of core java, collections and multithreading
• Experience in core J2EE, Spring, Hibernate development
• Working knowledge in RDBMS
• Basic knowledge of Design patterns/techniques
• Strong logical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Code Quality tools such as Sonar
• Experience in cloud computing and cloud Technologies
• Project experience with Java Microservices, Messaging Middleware (MQ, Kafka etc)
• Experience in fine tuning the application performance
• Ability to prioritize and manage schedules under tight, fixed deadlines
• Ability to produce professional, technically-sound solutions
• Strong writing, communication, time-management, decision-making, and basic task organization skills.

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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