Java Backend Senior Engineer AVP
Citi Bank
8 - 11 years
Pune
Posted: 27/02/2025
Job Description
Job Description:
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Engineer to work on modern engineering practices and technology transformation within our teams. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while ensuring best-in-class engineering standards, including trunk-based development, test automation, security, and modern ways of working.
This role requires good understanding of system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & System Design
- Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and software design best practices.
- Ensure high levels of unit test coverage, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD).
- Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards.
- Follow trunk-based development practices to enable continuous integration and rapid delivery.
Engineering Excellence & Best Practices
- Working experience of modern engineering ways of working, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in readability, performance, and security.
- Follow secure coding practices, performing vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards.
- Collaborate effectively in agile environments, embracing DevOps principles and fostering a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.
Skills and Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Java J2EE and Spring based technology stack.
- Must have Hands-on SQL, MS SQL/Oracle database
- Expertise in system design and microservices architecture.
- Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
- Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding.
- Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks and modern ways of working in product development.
Qualifications:
- 8-11 years of relevant experience
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
About Company
Citi Bank, officially known as Citibank, is a global financial institution and the consumer division of Citigroup, a leading multinational banking corporation. Established in 1812, Citibank provides a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, credit cards, personal loans, wealth management, and investment banking. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, it serves millions of customers worldwide, offering both individual and business banking solutions. Citibank is known for its digital banking innovations, global reach, and commitment to financial inclusion and economic growth.
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