AVP : Senior Java Developer

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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Knowledge/Experience:

• strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate with expertise in design, development, performance tuning, troubleshooting and deployment
• mongodb, kafka knowledge and dockerization
• Good understanding of WebSphere, and Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Should be well versed with designing and architecting solutions with latest tech advancements.
• Familiar with standard SDLC and Agile processes.
• Hands on working experience and ability to motivate and lead the team

Knowledge/Experience:

• 8 to 11 years of strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate with expertise in design, development, performance tuning, troubleshooting and deployment
• mongodb, kafka knowledge and dockerization
• Good understanding of WebSphere, and Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Should be well versed with designing and architecting solutions with latest tech advancements.
• Familiar with standard SDLC and Agile processes.
• Hands on working experience and ability to motivate and lead the team

Skills:
Experience with latest technology in areas of Distributed Computing and Big Data ecosystem.
Solid understanding of SOA concepts, RESTful API design.
Strong OOP fundamentals and programming languages and web frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud computing and deployment strategies using virtual environments
Ability to prioritize and manage schedules under tight, fixed deadlines
Ability to produce professional, technically-sound, and visually-appealing presentations and architecture designs.
Strong writing, communication, time-management, decision-making, and basic task organization skills
Experience creating high level technical/process documentation and presentations for audiences at various levels. Experience writing/editing technical, business, and process documentation in an Information Technology/Engineering environment
Must have worked on Oracle RDBMS. Should be good at data models and have an understanding of relational database systems.
Must be able to understand requirements & convert to technical design and code
Knowledge of source code control systems, unit test framework, build and deployment tools
Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience