Java Technical Lead – Citibank

Java Technical Lead – Citibank

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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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled C12 Tech Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, extensive experience in Banking or Services technology, and proven leadership abilities. This role requires a professional who can drive technical design, ensure code quality, and lead development efforts through various project phases, with a keen focus on innovation and process improvement.

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.
• Lead the technical design and architecture of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.
• Conduct independent code reviews and leverage static code analysis tools (e.g., Junit, Sonar) to maintain high code quality.
• Drive technology migration projects, applying expertise in planning and execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Actively participate in all phases of the SDLC, with a strong preference for Agile methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and analyze production defects, implementing effective solutions.
• Promote continuous process improvement in code quality, testability, and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, articulating technical and functional specifications clearly.

Technical / Functional Proficiency

• Programming Languages & Frameworks:
  • Minimum 7 -12 years of JAVA, J2EE Development experience.
  • Hands-on programming experience in Spring MVC, Spring Batch.
  • Strong experience in SOAP, AXIS, and Java/Spring REST services.
  • You have proven hands-on experience designing and developing loosely coupled micro-services in the Java (10+) technology stack including spring, spring-boot, spring-data, JPA, REST-ful architecture, maven/Gradle, web sockets and open-source technologies.
  • You must have experience in designing and developing solutions using Message Oriented Middleware architecture and products such as Kafka, Apache MQ over SSL
  • You have working experience with Web service technologies such as REST, JSON, SOAP, JAXB, JAX-WS.
• BPM Tools:
  • Experience working with BPM tool such as IBM BAW, Headless BPM and top Open-Source workflow tools will be an added advantage
  • Strong exposure to BPM Concepts – Start/Intermediate UCA, Process/Service Design, Human Services with external activity, Timers, Connectors, IBM BPM REST Calls
• Microservices & Cloud:
  • Experience with Microservices
  • Strong experience in Cloud development stack – PaaS (OpenShift/Cloud Foundry) & Docker.
• Generative AI :
  • Familiarity with Generative AI (GenAI) concepts and application development.
  • Experience with AI agent platforms like Arc, leveraging Helix, ADK, OpenShift, and Kubernetes for deployment.
  • Effective usage of Git Copilot and Devin for Code Development

Recommended Qualifications:

• 10-14 years of experience in similar roles within banking or services technology.
• Knowledge of Corporate Banking and Trade Finance is preferred.
• Exposure to Technology Migration projects is a strong plus.
• Experience with production defect analysis.
• 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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.