Senior Java Spark Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai is seeking an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to participate in building and delivering new or revised applications in collaboration with the Technology team. You will guide feasibility studies, estimates, planning, and risk assessments, while mentoring junior analysts and ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards.

The role requires deep Java and SQL expertise, with exposure to Spark, Hive, and Kafka, and a proven ability to work under pressure in

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in applications development.
• Strong Java application development experience (5+ years).
• 5+ years of SQL experience with tuning.
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hive, Kafka).
• Strong Agile understanding and execution.
• Experience in systems analysis and software programming.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Familiarity with consulting or project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time/cost estimates, IT planning, risk assessment, and develop new or revised applications to meet business needs.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process from analysis to implementation, providing user and operational support.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems and evaluate business and system processes.
• Recommend security measures in post-implementation analysis to ensure secure and functional design.
• Consult with users and technology groups on issues, propose advanced programming solutions, and assist customer exposure systems.
• Ensure procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or junior analysts; operate with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate independence of judgment while escalating and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Experience 8-12 yrs

Java development

SQL tuning

Agile

Systems analysis

Project management

Consulting techniques

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Apache Spark

Hive

Kafka

Job description

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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

• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of strong Java application development experience
• 5+ years of strong SQL using and fine tuning experience.
• Experience on big data technologies of framework (Apache Spark, Hive, Kafka) is welcome
• Strong Agile methodology understanding and adherence.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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