Senior Java Solutions Architect -Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Pune District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Pune seeks a Senior Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to lead application systems analysis, programming, and coordination with the Technology team. You will mentor mid-level developers, drive microservices architectures with Java, Spring, Kafka, and ECS, and ensure adherence to standards and architecture blueprints.

The role emphasizes risk-aware decision making, strong communication, and delivering high-impact technology solutions aligned with Citi's

Qualifications

• 13-16 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing microservices-based architectures and event-driven systems with Kafka
• Strong knowledge of container technologies, ECS
• Proficient PL/SQL and Agile development experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and define system enhancements
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of processes and industry standards
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture
• Develop coding, testing, debugging and implementation standards
• Understand how business areas integrate to meet goals
• Provide in-depth analysis and develop innovative solutions
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and policies
• Demonstrate leadership and project management skills
• Communicate clearly in writing and speech

Skills

Java

Java EE

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Kafka

SQL/PLSQL

Agile methodologies

Microservices

Containerization (ECS)

Leadership/PM

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ECS

PL/SQL

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:

• 13-16 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role with good knowledge in Java & J2ee Java & Spring
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in designing and building microservices-based architectures.
• Strong experience with Kafka implementation for building event-driven systems.
• Good knowledge of container technologies, with specific experience in ECS.
• Strong proficiency in PL/SQL for database development and optimization.
• Solid experience working in and practicing Agile development methodologies.
• 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.

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

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