Java Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications. The role focuses on delivering scalable software solutions, RESTful APIs, and microservices while guiding teams through the full SDLC.

You will collaborate with technology groups, ensure adherence to standards, and provide expert technical guidance to stakeholders. A strong background in Java/J2EE and modern frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in applications development and analysis.
• Experience in leading development teams and delivering SDLC projects.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and IT planning for new or revised applications systems.
• Monitor all phases of development lifecycle and provide user/operational support to business users.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate business processes and industry standards, and propose solutions.
• Ensure security measures are considered in post-implementation analysis and design.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring/Hibernate

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL/DB

CI/CD

JUnit/Mockito

Git/Version Control

UML

Production Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apigee/Swagger

Maven/Ant

Git/Bitbucket/Subversion

Jenkins/JIRA

WebLogic/WebSphere

Unit testing (JUnit/Mockito)

JBPM

Job description

The Applications Development Tech Lead 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.

Qualifications

• 6-10 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

Technical Design & Development

• Design and implement scalable, modular, and reusable enterprise solutions, including RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop and architect new database models and workflow automation solutions.
• Migrate legacy applications to modern technology stacks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production and system issues, providing L3 support.
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future roadmap of enterprise systems.
• Engineer and implement automation solutions for various system components and processes.

Experience

• Extensive experience (10+ years preferred) in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level software systems.
• Proven track record in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including coding, testing, implementation, and application of design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in leading development teams, including planning, scheduling, and managing deliverables.
• Expertise in code review processes and ensuring quality assurance for deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages:Java, J2EE
• Frameworks:Spring, Hibernate, Struts
• Web Technologies:REST APIs, Microservices, JSP, Servlets, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Databases:RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, DB2), Database Modeling
• Servers:Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic, WebSphere
• Tools & Methodologies:
  • API Management: Apigee, Swagger
  • Build Tools: Maven, Ant
  • Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, Subversion, CVS
  • CI/CD & Project Management: Jenkins, JIRA, WIKI
  • Testing: JUnit, Mockito
  • Design/Modeling: UML
  • Workflow Management: JBPM (or similar)
• Other Concepts:Workflow Automation, Scalable Solutions, Modular Architecture, Vulnerability Scans, Production Support.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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