Java Full Stack Technical Lead - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Chennai to guide architecture, design and full stack development using Microservices, Angular, React, Java, MongoDB, Kafka, Oracle and SQL. You will drive AI integration strategies and lead an agile team to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong database design, performance tuning and API gateway patterns, with a focus on compliance, risk management and SDLC improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Apps Development and systems analysis experience.
• Strong DBA experience on Oracle, PostgreSQL or MS SQL and NoSQL like MongoDB.
• Expertise in SQL/PL-SQL, schema design, indexing and performance tuning.
• Experience with HA/DR, data backup and recovery strategies.
• Solid knowledge of AI integration and LLMs for document processing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to integrate functions and define system enhancements.
• Design, develop, maintain and optimize relational and non-relational databases.
• Manage database administration, data modeling and disaster recovery setups.
• Provide technical leadership for an agile team and promote CI/CD practices.
• Ensure architecture alignment and discuss risk with stakeholders.

Skills

Angular

React

JAVA/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

API gateway

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Git

Jira

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Kafka

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 design, database engineering and full stack development experience using Microservices, Angular, React, Java, MongoDB, Kafka, Oracle, SQL, REST, Spring Boot, Elastic Search

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
• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize relational and non-relational database architectures (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including schema design, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Manage database administration activities, data modeling, high availability/disaster recovery setups, backup and recovery strategies, and data migration pipelines.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of how AI integration works, particularly with LLMs for document processing and data extraction.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership for an agile development team, championing best practices in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Foster a culture of quality through developer-led automated testing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SDLC, agile and DevOps processes using key performance indicators, including DORA metrics, to enhance team efficiency and software delivery.

Qualifications

• 15 + years of relevant experience in Apps Development and systems analysis role
• Strong, hands-on experience in Database Administration (DBA) and Database Engineering across relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) platforms.
• In-depth expertise in SQL/PL-SQL, database schema design, indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proven experience in database backup & recovery, high availability (HA), replication, data security, and capacity planning.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Proven implementation of design pattern and enterprise level architecture.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.
• Great exposure to microservices architecture, API gateway.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
• UI tech stack knowledge will be advantage.

Skills Required

• Must have expert level (hands-on) knowledge and understanding in Angular, React, JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework stack
• Must have Deep understanding of Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices is highly preferred
• Must have Hands-on Oracle / NoSQL (MongoDB) knowledge / experience
• Must have experience in SCMs like GIT; and tools like JIRA
• Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders

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.

Full time

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