Senior Full stack Developer –Assistant Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst in Pune to design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems with Java and Spring Boot. The role also involves frontend exposure with React/Angular, SQL Server optimization, and DevOps practices, working under the Technology team.

Responsibilities include SDLC management, security considerations, stakeholder collaboration, and mentorship of junior members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Core expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Frontend exposure with React or Angular is preferred.
• In-depth SQL Server knowledge including design, queries, indexing, performance.
• DevOps experience with CI/CD and modern tooling.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan feasibility studies, estimates, IT planning, and risk assessments to meet business requirements.
• Manage all SDLC phases from analysis to implementation and support users.
• Analyze complex technical issues and optimize business processes.
• Recommend and integrate security measures during post-implementation reviews.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support systems.
• Uphold engineering standards and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Angular

SQL Server

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for participating in the design, development, 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 application systems analysis, development, and ongoing programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Feasibility: Conduct feasibility studies, prepare time and cost estimates, participate in IT planning and risk technology assessments, and implement new or revised application systems and programs to meet business requirements.
• SDLC Management & Support: Monitor and manage all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)—including analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation—while providing operational and technical support to business users.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex technical issues, evaluate business and system processes against industry standards, and exercise sound evaluative judgment.
• Security & Compliance: Recommend and integrate robust security measures during and after post‑implementation reviews to ensure system integrity, safety, and functionality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Consult with clients, business users, and cross‑functional technology teams to resolve issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and support client‑facing systems.
• Standards & Governance: Ensure essential development and operating procedures are adhered to, contributing to the definition of engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentorship: Serve as an advisor and mentor to junior and new team members.
• Autonomous Execution: Operate effectively with minimal direct supervision while exercising independent judgment and ownership.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for senior stakeholders and engineering team members.
• Risk & Control: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the organization, its clients, and its assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of hands‑on software development experience with a proven track record of designing and building scalable, robust backend systems.
• Core Technologies: Mandatory expertise in Java and the Spring Boot.
• Frontend Technologies: Practical exposure to modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React or Angular) is highly preferred.
• Database Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of SQL Server, including database design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• DevOps & Tooling: Hands‑on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tooling.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform under pressure in fast‑paced environments.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree/experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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