Citi · 12 hours ago
Java Microservices Tech Lead - Vice President
Citi is a global financial services company, and they are seeking a Technology Lead Analyst to oversee the design and implementation of application systems. This senior role involves leading analysis, programming, and development efforts while collaborating with various teams to enhance system functionalities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with multiple teams to integrate functions effectively, ensuring goals are met while identifying and defining system enhancements for new product deployments and process improvements
Address complex, high-impact issues by thoroughly evaluating business processes, system workflows, and industry standards
Provide subject-matter expertise in applications programming and ensure that application designs align with the overarching architecture framework
Leverage advanced system knowledge to establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how different business areas, such as architecture and infrastructure, collaborate to achieve business objectives
Conduct in-depth analysis and develop innovative solutions to identified issues
Act as a mentor and advisor to mid-level developers and analysts, distributing tasks as necessary
Assess risks associated with business decisions, maintaining a strong focus on the company’s reputation, client assets, and compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring ethical conduct and transparency in handling control issues
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in large-scale enterprise application development using modern Java technologies (Core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Microservices)
Strong understanding of OOPS (Object-Oriented Programming) principles, Data Structures, and Algorithms
Extensive experience in designing and developing integrated solutions with non-functional requirements such as scalability, availability, and consistency
Expertise in problem-solving and troubleshooting, with the ability to write “clean code” using Core Java, J2EE, Collections, and Multithreading
Proficiency in API and Web Services development using REST protocols
Strong experience in Unit testing and ensuring test coverage
Solid understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Docker and Kubernetes
Experience using Swagger/OpenAPI to define, document, implement, and test APIs
Familiarity with Standard and Enterprise Design Patterns
Experience with High-Speed Messaging platforms, particularly Kafka
Advanced knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL, and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
Expertise in Authentication, Authorization, and security protocols
Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools
Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Application Development
Preferred
Unix shell scripting
Knowledge of ElasticSearch, and GraphQL
Knowledge of OpenShift Container Platform
Distributed caching solutions (Hazelcast or Redis)
Prior experience with building distributed, multi-tier applications is highly desirable
Experience with building apps which are highly performant and scalable will be great
Knowledge of AI/ML, LLMS
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Company
Citi
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
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