Senior Java Backend Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior Applications Development lead in Chennai to guide analysis and programming of enterprise applications. You will partner with multiple management teams to deploy product enhancements and ensure alignment with the technology blueprint.

The role requires deep experience in Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes and Kafka, with a track record of leading projects and delivering complex software solutions. Strong communication and risk awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven working experience with Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Bachelor or Master degree with preferred Master.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and deploy product enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging and implementation.
• Analyze how architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Assess risk and comply with laws, rules, and Citigroup policies.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Kafka

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10+ years of proven working experience of technologies Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Kafka
• 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 Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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