Senior Backend Developer - Vice President

Citigroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup's Markets Technology division seeks a senior Java developer to lead electronic trading software delivery for the FX front office. You will drive pricing and distribution technology, mentor mid-level engineers, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes delivering high-performance, low-latency solutions in a fast-paced environment. We expect 12+ years in apps development or systems analysis, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with SpringBoot, cloud-native tech,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and define system enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand how architecture and infrastructure interact to meet business goals.
• Offer in-depth analysis and innovative solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, assigning work as needed.
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws, rules, and Citigroup policies.

Skills

Java development

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SpringBoot

Cloud native technologies

Solace

NoSQL databases

Python scripting

Groovy scripting

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 programming activities.

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.

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

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.

Job Background/Context

Markets Technology is a front to back group that works closely with our Markets businesses to design and implement technology solutions that achieve our challenging business and technical goals. This makes the group an exciting and fast-paced environment to work in. As a franchise, Citi's market penetration is second to none, across asset class and across geographical boundary, making it a truly unique place to work.

This particular role is within the FX Technology group, with a primary focus of delivering to the STIRT business, but in addition there is an expectation that the successful candidate will also be involved in broad Markets initiatives.

The selected candidate will be part of a team which is responsible for functional areas within the STIRT pricing and distribution development group within the FX technology. The key goal is to build out an increased electronic franchise across all products covered by the FX desks globally.

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.

Looking for developers with following characteristics:

• 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 of 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

Developer will have the opportunity to:

• 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 gro