Senior Java Developer - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Pune is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to lead the design, development, and implementation of application systems. This role requires expertise in Java full-stack technologies and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include guiding a team of developers, ensuring code quality, and implementing DevOps practices. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role with a focus on Java full-stack development.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications using Java technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Spring Framework, RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers.
• Utilize expertise in Java and front-end technologies to develop applications.
• Manage and implement successful projects ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Java full-stack development

Technical leadership

Project management

DevOps practices

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

SQL Server

Docker

GitHub

Job description

Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs, with a focus on Java full-stack technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion. The objective is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring alignment with technology standards and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java full-stack developers. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions.
• Full-Stack Development: Utilize expertise in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud), RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js) to develop robust and scalable applications.
• System Analysis and Design: Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals. Identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements. Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business processes and system processes to recommend innovative solutions.
• Project Management: Manage and implement successful projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. Utilize project management methodologies (SAFe using JIRA) to drive project execution.
• Code Quality and Standards: Ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. Develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and compliance with standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, infrastructure engineers, and business analysts, to deliver integrated solutions. Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary and providing guidance on technical best practices.
• Risk Management: Assess risk in business decisions, with attention to the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets. Drive compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.
• DevOps Practices: Implement and promote DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize OpenShift for container orchestration, ensuring applications are scalable, resilient, and easily deployed.
• Version Control: Manage source code using GitHub, following established branching strategies and code review processes.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role with a focus on Java full-stack development.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications using Java technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud), RESTful APIs, and modern front-end technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with SQL Server database technologies and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA).
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects using SAFe and JIRA.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development with a focus on Java full-stack technologies.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI, CD, and automated testing.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenShift).
• Proficiency in using GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Must-haves

• 8 to 12 years of experience with strong event-driven architecture, design, and development skills.
• Expert level knowledge of building J2EE applications using Java 8+, microservices, Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience with pub/sub infrastructure (e.g., Apache Kafka) and SQL Server/no-SQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and delivery of such solutions using microservice patterns.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps approaches – CI, test automation, frequent releases, containerization.
• Understanding of DevOps automation and monitoring tools (e.g., Jira, TeamCity, Jenkins, uDeploy, Docker, ELK, Grafana, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS).
• Understanding and passion for writing clean and reusable code.
• Knowledge of no-SQL datastores (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB).
• Experience in mixed/virtual/diverse environments; desirable: financial services experience and knowledge of resilient enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Desirable

• Financial services experience.
• Experience with non-Java languages like .NET and C#.
• Knowledge of resilient enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of cloud engineering with practical experience in AWS or GCP.

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