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Citigroup Java Full-stack Lead Developer – Vice President in Chennai, India
The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for implementing applications. As a Java Full-stack Lead Developer, Vice President, you will drive the technical design, development, and delivery of critical Lending applications. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, a commitment to engineering excellence, and the ability to mentor developers within a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead Application Development: Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable Java and Spring Boot solutions.
Ensure Code Quality: Perform comprehensive unit, integration, and performance testing (JUnit, Mockito). Conduct thorough peer code reviews.
Architect & Design: Contribute to architectural evolution, specializing in microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Design and develop application components with minimal assistance.
Data Management: Utilize RDBMS (SQL, PL/SQL) expertise and NoSQL database familiarity.
Technical Mentorship: Serve as an SME to stakeholders and mentor junior developers. Evaluate and adopt new tools and approaches to improve delivery.
Collaboration & Execution: Work effectively with global development teams to deliver business solutions.
Security & Compliance: Analyze applications for vulnerabilities. Apply OAuth2, token-based security, and API security best practices.
Risk Management: Appropriately assess and manage risk in technical decisions, ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulations.
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Recommended Qualifications:
10+ years of relevant experience in enterprise application development.
Proven experience in a lead developer or technical lead role.
Strong hands-on expertise with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate.
Strong experience in Angular, UI and UI integration skills
Expertise in building microservices, REST APIs (Swagger/OpenAPI), and SOAP integrations.
Experience designing & implementing event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Solid understanding of RDBMS (SQL, PL/SQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases; caching (Redis) experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of OAuth2, token-based security, and API security best practices.
Prior experience with WebSphere, JSP/Servlets, EJB, and leading application modernization to modern Java/Spring microservices.
Hands-on experience with advanced AI software engineering tools (e.g., Devin.AI, Copilot).
Demonstrated leadership, project management, and communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
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