Senior Backend Developer - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an experienced Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst / Java Developer to drive delivery of electronic trading software for a demanding front office environment.

The role focuses on pricing and distribution technology for FX, requiring strong Java development and system integration capabilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with management to plan enhancements, coaching mid-level developers, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies while

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Apps Development or systems analysis
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems and mission critical applications
• Familiarity with SpringBoot, cloud native technologies, messaging middleware (Solace), NoSQL databases

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and deploy new products and improvements
• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes
• Develop and enforce coding, testing, and deployment standards
• Contribute to shaping the future technical direction of the product
• Provide development support and respond to incidents and requests
• Communicate project progress and promote achievements

Skills

Core Java

Java 17+

Distributed systems

Unix scripting

DevOps CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Middleware Technologies

Oracle

NoSQL

SpringBoot

Job description

Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst / Java Developer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating with stakeholders to deliver work-items in line with expectations
• Implementing solutions to issues identified
• Identifying, estimating and implementing enhancements
• Contribute to shaping the future technical direction of the product
• Providing development support response to incidents and requests raised through support channels.
• Communicating project progress and promoting achievements

Developer Opportunities

• Build software that solves challenging front office business problems
• Be involved in project from successful pilot to full-scale rollout
• Extend the project (new features, enhancing existing features)
• Contribute to strategic longer-term technical direction
• Work closely with Front Office colleagues across multiple locations and business lines
• Build your profile with senior technologists across the Markets Technology group

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 10+ years commercial Java development experience.
• Experience developing and supporting mission critical applications.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems using a range of middleware and database products.
• Knowledge of FX an advantage with an appreciation of whole pricing lifecycle.
• Knowledge of and exposure to regulatory environment impacting banking industry will be an advantage.
• Experience working on a mature development in a large collaborative environment.
• Understanding of DevOps chain – CI/CD, cloud deployment etc.

Skills

• Proficient in core Java development (Java17 and beyond).
• Middleware Technologies
• Expertise in Unix (Linux) commands & scripting.
• Database skills – Oracle and additionally exposure to NoSQL DBs
• Process and tools to produce well written low defect rate code.
• Experience of collaboration tools (source control).

Competencies

• Strong aptitude for analysis and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-Motivated
• Willingness to learn as well as contribute to the wider team
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

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
• As an individual contributor, ability to manage, prioritize work, deliver to deadlines
• Track record of 12+ years of server-side Java development skills
• Familiarity with one or more of the following additional technical areas: SpringBoot, Cloud native technologies, Messaging Middleware (Solace), Low latency programming, No SQL databases, python/groovy scripting
• A practical understanding of enterprise application delivery in a structured environment
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization, across multiple locales
• Motivated by working on high profile project that benefits other developers
• Strong software Engineering skills to build technology 'in the right way', sustaining long term success
• A good academic background, with at least an Undergraduate degree in a Technical subject.

Education

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

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Java developer with particular focus on delivery of electronic trading software for a demanding, fast-paced front office technology client base. The role will have a priority focus around delivering best in class pricing and distribution technology to the FX business.

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