Java Spark AngularJS App Development Manager AVP

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. seeks a Senior Java Spark Dev to design and build scalable data processing platforms. You will translate business needs into production-grade solutions and drive reliability, performance, and maintainable code.

You will mentor juniors, participate in reviews, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and DevOps in an Agile setup to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Java and Spark / Big Data development.
• Strong OOP, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
• Experience building large-scale distributed data processing systems.
• Experience with REST APIs, RDBMS, and Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Exposure to microservices and containerization is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-powered solutions / AI agents is a plus.
• Experience in Agile environments with strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Spark.
• Translate business requirements into clean, reliable technical solutions.
• Write modular, testable, maintainable code following OOP principles.
• Refactor and optimize for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data processing and performance issues.
• Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps, and Agile teams.

Skills

Java

Apache Spark

Distributed data processing

OOP & design patterns

Clean coding practices

REST APIs

Kafka

Agile

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Java Spark Developer who is passionate about coding, building scalable systems, and driving engineering excellence to support the transformation and modernization of Citi’s data processing platforms. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in writing clean, efficient, high-quality code, enjoys solving complex distributed data problems, and is motivated to build robust, scalable, and maintainable systems. You will play a key role in translating business requirements into production-grade solutions, while continuously improving platform performance, reliability, and development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Apache Spark
• Translate business requirements into clean, efficient, and reliable technical solutions
• Write modular, testable, and maintainable code following OOP principles and design patterns
• Continuously refactor and optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data processing and performance issues
• Perform and participate in code reviews, promoting engineering best practices
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps, and Agile teams for high-quality delivery
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of craftsmanship and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java and Apache Spark / Big Data development
• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean coding practices
• Proven experience building and optimizing large-scale distributed data processing systems
• Experience with REST APIs, RDBMS, and Kafka or similar messaging systems
• Exposure to microservices and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is preferred
• Experience in Databricks is preferred
• Familiarity with or interest in AI-powered solutions / AI agents is a plus
• Experience working in Agile environments with strong collaboration and ownership mindset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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