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Lead Java Application Developer (Java 11 OR Java 17, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture) - Assistant Vice President - C12 - Pune/Chennai

Job Req Id:
25885566
Location(s):
Pune, India, Chennai, India
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Jul. 16, 2025

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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:

  • Design , develop, test, document and work closely with Program Management and Quality Control teams to deliver quality software to agreed project schedules.
  • 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
  • Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
  • Apply knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
  • Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts

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
  • Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. 
  • Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
  • Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
  • Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
  • 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
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 8-12 years of programming/development experience in Java Microservices.
  • Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. 
  • Strong expertise in Java (Java 11/17+), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

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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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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