Senior Technical Architect

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior software engineer to lead large-scale global software solutions. You will guide cross-functional teams across Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices and API integration, ensuring high availability and secure, scalable systems.

You will work across multiple OS and technologies, mentor analysts, and collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading globally distributed teams.
• Strong OO analysis and design, design patterns and high availability.
• Experience with Agile projects and ceremonies.
• Hands-on with Java/J2EE tech stack and enterprise transaction systems.
• Experience building microservices/APIs using Spring Boot and integrating Web Services.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement system enhancements with input from users and stakeholders.
• Consult with users and other tech groups to propose programming solutions and support systems.
• Apply programming languages to design specifications and improve security.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities, test and debug aggressively.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and coach junior analysts.
• Identify issues, analyze data, and implement robust solutions.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring

Angular

React

Microservices

JPA

Containerization

Eureka

JUnit

Mockito

Security

Multithreading

JMS

SQL

Big Data

Web services

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

API Gateway

Eureka

Job description

Application / Team Overview

Citibank® Commercial Cards offers card-based payment solutions to large corporations and federal and state governments for the procurement of goods and services as well as travel, entertainment, and fleet related expenses. Commercial Cards' strategic objective is to compete and differentiate on the basis of global capability and customized solutions for high-value customers.

Technical / Functional Proficiency

• Responsible for providing technical leadership of multiple large scale/complex global software solutions
• Strong understanding of object oriented analysis and design, design patterns, high availability and concurrent programming
• Strong understanding on Agile projects and Agile ceremonies.
• Demonstrated excellent software development skills. Strong experiences in implementation of the following technologies: Java, J2EE, Spring framework, AI Tools usage, Angular, React.
• Experience in building enterprise transaction-based system with focus on recovery, stability, reliability, scalability and performance.
• Deep understanding of and extensive experience in developing microservices/APIs using Spring Boot
• Solid understanding and experience of integrating Web Services
• Strong experience in JPA
• Should have knowledge on Containerization
• Experience in using the tools for service registry and service discovery (like Eureka, API-Gateway etc)
• Experience in using the tools for log visualization
• Hands on experience on Test Driven Development (Junit/Mockito/ etc)
• Should have experience in application security
• Should have experience in designing complex application in micro services platform.
• Experience in building multithreaded applications and troubleshooting complex issues related to it.
• Experience in working on JMS / MQ applications.
• Experience in working multiple OS (Unix, Linux, Win)
• Experience developing SOA and writing/consuming web services
• Experience developing solutions involving ETL any Big Data concepts
• Experience in performance tuning of large technical solutions with significant volumes
• Experience with UI/web programming languages (such as JavaScript, JSP, Angular)
• Strong Database experience (DB2/Oracle/SQL)
• Understanding of internetworking concepts, firewall, communication protocols is a plus
• Experience in using Open Source technology
• Knowledge of Web security framework

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading globally distributed teams successfully
• Project management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with high attention to minute details.

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

Leadership Skills

• Experience in tracking and running project in Agile.
• Experience of developing teams of permanent employees and vendors from 5-20 developers in size
• A good understanding of the credit card industry and functions of HSM and different types of keys.
• Requires Strong Stakeholder Management experience to drive discussions between Business, Solutions, Operations and Application Teams.
• Ability to build a comprehensive understanding of project stakeholders, subject matter, and priorities
• Leadership and strong communication skills
• Flexible to work across different Time zones supporting stakeholders across LATAM, EMEA and ASPAC regions.
• Strong customer service focuses with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and functional.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Managing time and changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to provide quick turnaround to software issues and management requests
• Ability to assimilate key issues and concepts and come up to speed quickly

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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