Citi
Senior Lead Engineer – Java, Python, Kafka, Spark, Apache Iceberg – Assistant Vice President
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Senior applications developer responsible for designing, building, testing and supporting distributed Java-based systems using Kafka, Big Data frameworks, caches, microservices and cloud/container platforms. Acts as SME, mentors junior staff, evaluates feasibility/cost, enforces security and compliance, and collaborates with stakeholders throughout SDLC.
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:
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in Apps Development role with hands on coding using ava, Python, Kafka, and Apache Iceberg and distributed systems
- In depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, Distributed Cache/Systems (e.g. Apache Ignite, Redis)
- Hands on experience on relational databases like Oracle
- Any experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Apache Iceberg is preferred
- Experience with Python is preferred
- Great exposure to microservices architecture.
- API first design thinking and implementation using Rest, WebSocket and gRPC
- Experience with building applications on cloud platform such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Proven implementation of design pattern and enterprise level architecture
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- UI tech stack knowledge will be advantage.
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------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
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