Technical Lead (Core Java) - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Pune, India is seeking an Applications Development Manager to lead a backend Java focus with Python skills as a plus.

You will guide a team through full development cycles, from feasibility to implementation, ensuring robust, scalable applications and strong collaboration with cross-functional tech groups. The role demands 8+ years of Java/JEE experience, deep knowledge of Spring and microservices, and the ability to manage projects under pressure in a dynamic financial

Qualifications

• 8+ yrs of Programming experience in Java/JEE, Multi threading, Spring/Spring Batch.
• Experience with Enterprise Application Development using Java, Spring.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed eco-system.
• Experience in Python is an added advantage.
• Better prompting skills to utilize different AI tools.
• Proficient in creating and debugging complex SQL queries for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable with Unix commands and its usages.
• Experience in developing and optimizing Java applications with high performance throughput.
• Excellent written and verbal communications for explaining technical issues to non-IT staff.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Well versed with Agile process.
• Self-motivated and an excellent team lead.
• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment.
• Quick learner
• Flexible & pragmatic

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and IT planning for applications development.
• Monitor and control all phases of development, provide user and operational support.
• Analyze complex problems and evaluate business processes and standards.
• Suggest and implement security measures post-implementation.
• Consult with users and tech teams on issues and solutions.
• Define operating standards and processes.
• Coach junior analysts and provide guidance.
• Work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Serve as SME to stakeholders and team members.
• Assess risk in business decisions and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Report progress and collaborate with global team

Skills

Java/JEE

Spring/Spring Batch

Microservices

Python

AI prompting

SQL queries

Unix commands

Agile

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Applications Development Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees in an effort to establish and implement 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.

Key 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.
• Report progress on work and work collaboratively with the existing global team

Qualifications:

• 8+ yrs of Programming experience in Java/JEE, Multi threading , Spring/Spring Batch
• Have experience with Enterprise Application Development using Java, Spring.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed eco-system
• Experience in Python is an added advantage
• Should have better prompting skills to utilize different AI tools.
• Proficient in creating and debugging complex SQL queries for data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Should be comfortable with Unix commands and its usages
• Experience in developing and optimizing Java application with high performance throughput.
• Effective written and verbal communications including ability to explain technical issues in simple terms that non-IT staff can understand.
• 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
• Well versed with Agile process
• Should be self-motivated & an excellent team lead and player
• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Should be a Quick learner
• Should be Flexible & pragmatic

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Experience working with Python will be a plus.

This is primarily a Java backend role with Python skills being a plus.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

Java (Programming Language), Java Spring, Multithreading, Python (Programming Language)

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