Java Developer with Kotlin-5-9Years-Pune

The Applications Development Intermediate 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.

Knowledge/Experience: 

• Track record of quality-led engineering using developer-led automated testing, CI/CD, micro-services, containerization and Cloud engineering
• Experience of working in technology outside of Finance and Investment Banking is encouraged
• Background of delivering software using an iterative Agile approach
• Proven record of accomplishment in owning and driving success delivery to business users
• Comfortable dealing with product owners to understand requirements and explore solutions
• Ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Working in a collaborative leadership capacity as “first among peers” 

Required Skills: 

• Experience and aptitude of Agile and DevOps approaches – e.g. continuous integration, test automation, frequent releases
• Hands on Experience with JVM based development using one or more of Kotlin, Java, Scala, Closure
• Open and collaborative communication  
• Pride in delivering quality solutions that meet and exceed the end user expectations
• Understanding of HTTP and REST based architectures
• Understanding of Pub/Sub Messaging architectures
• Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Any experience with tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift and Amazon Web Services would be beneficial

Competencies: 

• Ability and willingness to take personal responsibility for timeliness and quality of delivery 
• Strong collaborative communication with business users and other technology teams 
• Culture of continuous improvement – always striving to approve the processes and practice of self and others 
• Comfortable with giving and receiving open and honest feedback 

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• 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:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics is preferred