Senior Java Backend Developer

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

Job summary

The Senior Java Developer role at Citi in Pune, India, is an intermediate level position focused on implementing new or revised application systems in collaboration with the Technology team. You will contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities, delivering robust, scalable services.

Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of Java development experience, strong knowledge of core Java, multithreading, and microservices. Experience with Spring Boot and Git is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Strong knowledge of core Java concepts, data structures, algorithms and OO design.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Strong Java concurrency skills and multithreading expertise.
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot.
• Familiar with Git version control.

Skills

Advanced Java

Microservices

Multithreading

Problem solving

Spring Boot

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Spring Framework

Git

Job description

The Senior Java Developer role is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment 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 applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-8 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
• Advanced Java Knowledge: Deep understanding of core Java concepts, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Microservices: Proven hands-on experience in designing, building, and maintaining applications based on a microservices architecture.
• Multithreading: Strong expertise in Java concurrency, including thread management, synchronization, and concurrent data structures.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for debugging complex systems.
• Experience with the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.

Preferred Qualifications (An Advantage)

• Database Knowledge: Experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch , Redis).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of message brokers and event-driven architecture (e.g., Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of API design principles (REST, gRPC).

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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