Senior Java Spark Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Senior Java Spark Developer - Assistant Vice President to lead the design and development of complex applications. With responsibilities including implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, this role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience, especially with Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases.

You will collaborate across teams to ensure quality software solutions while mentoring junior developers. This position offers a hybrid work setup in New York, aiming to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of professional experience in software development focused on Java.
• Proven track record of designing and building scalable applications using Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience with relational databases and SQL (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise-level applications.
• Maintain high-quality, reusable, and testable code following established standards.
• Collaborate to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Skills

Java (Core Java, Java 8+)

Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA)

SQL

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Messaging Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito)

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Job description

Senior Java Spark Developer - Assistant Vice President

Job Req Id: 26938088

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: May. 15, 2026

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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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise-level applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and testable code following established coding standards and best practices.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas and queries using SQL.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions and root cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring solutions align with overall system architecture.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability.

Experience

• 7-12 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java.
• Proven track record of hands‑on experience in designing and building scalable applications using Spring Boot.
• Extensive experience with relational databases and SQL (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Technical Skills

• Mandatory: Java (Core Java, Java 8+), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA), SQL, RESTful APIs.
• Strongly Preferred: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), Messaging Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Desired Characteristics

• A passion for technology and a desire to learn new things.
• Proactive and self‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality software solutions.

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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