Loan IQ Development Group Manager

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 5,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Group Manager in an established technology team. The role focuses on designing and implementing scalable Java-based applications using Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices, while also delivering Angular front-end components and collaborating across global teams.

You will mentor developers, enforce code quality, and guide architectural decisions within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience in software development and delivery.
• Experience in Loan IQ SDK applications development and lending domain preferred.
• Knowledge of Finastra LIQ is an added advantage.
• Proven management experience and ability to lead global technology teams.
• Strong communication and industry-standard practices familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of Java/Spring microservices architectures.
• Develop RESTful APIs and front-end interfaces with Angular; ensure front/back-end integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship; conduct code reviews and drive best practices.
• Drive DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile delivery processes.
• Collaborate with product, analysts, and stakeholders to define requirements and solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architecture

Data modeling

Angular

UI/UX collaboration

CI/CD

Testing (unit/integration)

Agile/Scrum

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Loan IQ SDK

Finastra LIQ

Jenkins

Job description

The Applications Development Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Core Development & Architecture:
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java-based applications using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
  • Lead the architectural design and implementation of complex microservices-based systems, ensuring loose coupling and high cohesion.
  • Develop and consume RESTful APIs and web services to support various business functionalities.
  • Implement event-driven architectures using messaging tools for real-time data processing and inter-service communication.
  • Design and implement robust data models and interact with databases to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Front-End Development:
  • Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using Angular.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional and visually appealing web applications.
  • Ensure seamless integration between the front-end and back-end services.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, code quality, and performance standards.
  • Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• DevOps & Quality Assurance:
  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality software in a timely manner.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
  • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders, to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

Recommended Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in Loan IQ SDK applications development
• Experience in Lending business is preferred.
• Having knowledge in Finastra LIQ is added advantage.
• Experience in management
• Experience managing global technology teams
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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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