Java Development Lead

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Java Development Lead to drive design, coding, and code reviews for critical banking applications. The role involves mentoring teammates and providing techno-functional leadership within a wholesale lending context, focusing on collateral management.

The position is hybrid, based in Chennai with global collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong Java expertise, architectural insight, and experience guiding project teams through complex delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.

Responsibilities

• Designing, coding and reviewing multiple business critical modules within the application.
• Coaching and mentoring newer team members on techno-functional aspects of the application.
• Serving as SME to senior stakeholders and other team members.
• Ensure appropriate risk management and adherence to Citi policies.

Skills

Java

Mentoring

Tech lead

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tomcat

OpenShift

Linux

Autosys

Oracle

Mongo

Kafka

Splunk

Grafana

Kibana

WSDL

TeamCity

UDeploy

Tekton

Harness

Job description

Java Development Lead

Location(s):

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

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.

What you'll do:

• This individual will be a Java Technology Lead for the application.


• On a day-to-day basis, they would be responsible for designing, coding and reviewing multiple business critical modules within the application.


• They would additionally be coaching and mentoring newer team members on techno-functional aspects of the application.


• Being well versed with the wholesale lending landscape and specifically, Collateral Management, they would fit into a techno-functional leadership role.

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:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience


• 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

Desired Technology Expertise:

• Tomcat


• OpenShift Enterprise


• Linux


• Autosys


• Oracle


• Mongo


• Kafka


• Splunk


• Grafana


• Kibana


• WSDL


• Lightspeed


• Teamcity


• UDeploy


• Tekton


• Harness

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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (opens in new window).

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.