Senior Java Developer

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications. You will collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA to deliver robust software that meets business objectives, and mentor junior developers.

You will work with Java 11/17/21, Spring Boot, and microservices, implement CI/CD pipelines, optimize performance, and ensure security. A bachelor’s or master’s in CS/Engineering with 5+ years of experience is required; Citi

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring, and microservices architectures.
• Strong SQL/PL/SQL and NoSQL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and system design.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

Team Leadership

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

ECS

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Oracle

ActiveMQ

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and QA engineers, to deliver robust software solutions that align with our business objectives.

As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor junior developers, drive engineering best practices, and contribute to architectural and design decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and secure Java-based applications and microservices.
• Architecture & Design: Participate in architectural discussions, design system components, and ensure the technical feasibility of system designs.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and implement automated testing (unit, integration, and performance testing).
• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize application performance, latency, and resource utilization.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, configuration management, and monitoring.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners to understand requirements, define technical specifications, and estimate development effort.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Technical Requirements

Core Java & Frameworks

• Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java (version 11/17/21) with a deep understanding of core concepts like multi-threading, concurrency, memory management, and JVM tuning.
• Spring Ecosystem: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data, and Spring Cloud.
• Microservices Architecture: Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures.

Database & Integration

• Relational Databases: Strong SQL skills and experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL.
• NoSQL Databases: Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis is highly desirable.
• Messaging & Integration: Experience with message brokers and event-streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and debugging skills with a proactive approach to resolving complex technical challenges.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead small teams, take ownership of deliverables, and drive projects to completion.
• Agile Mindset: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience

• Java & Spring: Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Microservices: Proven experience in designing and building microservices-based architectures.
• Messaging Systems: Strong experience with Kafka implementation for building event-driven systems.
• Containerization: Good knowledge of container technologies, with specific experience in ECS.
• Database: Strong proficiency in PL/SQL for database development and optimization.
• Agile Methodologies: Solid experience working in and practicing Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI and Prompt Engineering: Wide exposure to and practical experience with smart AI tools and the ability to craft optimized prompts.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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