Technical Lead (Core Java) - Assistant Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Technical Lead (Core Java) for a hybrid role in Pune, India. You will lead applications development, guiding Java/JEE projects, microservices design, and high-performance backend work.

The role requires experience in enterprise Java applications, Spring, and strong SQL skills. Python experience is a plus, and you will mentor analysts while ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java/JEE development experience.
• Experience with Enterprise Java applications using Spring.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed ecosystems.
• Python experience is a plus.
• Excellent prompting skills for AI tooling are desirable.
• Proficient in creating and debugging complex SQL queries.
• Comfort with Unix/Linux commands.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver applications and programs.
• Oversee feasibility studies, estimates, planning, risk analysis, and implementation of systems.
• Provide design guidance and code reviews for applications.
• Ensure security measures post-implementation and maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with users and other tech groups to resolve issues.

Skills

Java/JEE

Multi threading

Spring/Spring Batch

Enterprise App Dev

Microservices

Python (adv)

SQL queries

Unix commands

High performance Java

Written & verbal comms

Project/consulting mgmt

Agile process

Team leadership

Fast-paced environment

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Technical Lead (Core Java) - Assistant Vice President

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Time Type:

Full time

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Job Overview

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

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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