Lead API Developer - C13

Technology is looking for a Senior Developer / hands-on Dev Lead professional with a balance of technical and business acumen to collaborate other senior technical team and  other developers  globally to conceptualize, design and deliver innovative, game-changing technology solutions for the Banking & Client Tech. The individual will interact with various technology, product and business teams across Citi.
The BIC Tech operates globally in three sub-segments: Middle Market, SMEs as well as Local Public Sector. It has physical presence in NAM, APAC, EMEA, LATAM and Mexico with wide product range including Cash, Trade, FX/Derivatives and Lending.  The technology group develops common services, content, analytics and platforms.

Key Responsibilities
•    Responsible for server side and web applications design & development. 
•    Development of common, reusable components and services 
•    Responsible for creating high throughput applications leveraging Velocity framework
•    Working with core team to manage and support application.
•    Ability to take initiative to research, learn and recommend emerging technologies
•    Assist the client in the planning of overall application strategy
•    Ability to work with global teams and lead them on critical project initiatives
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience: 
•    Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture from front to back

•    Experience developing high performance server side components.

•   Good experience with caching and performance tuning 

•    Design and develop the core services ensuring strong reliability, scalability and performance

•    Understanding of good design principles and ability to adhere to complex design

•    Experience in working with global teams leading them to follow them the best practices / design on critical initiatives.

    •    Skills:

10+ Years in Java
Experience in data modeling and experience with relational and no-sql database. Oracle and MongoDB
•    Experienced in building and managing REST Apis
•    Prior experience with building distributed, multi-tier applications is highly desirable having built apps which are highly performant and scalable
•    Experience with ELASTIC Search / SOLR will be plus
•    Experience with APIm or APIgee platforms which provided data on demand / live streaming capabilities
•    Actually enjoy working with others, which is vital in a collaborative environment that balances knowledge sharing with blocks of focused, uninterrupted production time. 
•    Relish tackling new challenges, paying attention to details, and, ultimately, growing professionally.
•    Experience with BI technologies like Tableau interoperability of the same thru APIs
Qualifications:
Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related technical or quantitative discipline. Demonstrable success in designing and delivering multi-tiered applications     Competencies
•    Strong Communication skills
•    Self Motivated
•    Willingness to learn new tools and technology
•    Excellent planning and organizational skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred