Engineering Lead (Java - Hands On) - VP

Introduction

Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG) comprises of diverse, talented professionals located globally. Citi's Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) is one of four divisions within ICG that provides comprehensive relationship coverage along with a full suite of products and services.

Our mission as a business focused technology organization is to provide best-in-class products and services to our global clients. BCMA technology is focused on building a cross-functional team of talented individuals and creating a unique platform to deliver products that will disrupt the industry through technical innovation and creativity.

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Job Description

The position is within BCMA Technology and we are seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands-on experience in developing server-side components in Java. Candidate must have experience in developing enterprise application using Java/J2EE & Spring.

The work will include strategic state-of-the-art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps high standard/ Micro services/ Docker/ECS for application hosting.

Candidate will be working on fast-paced, highly visible and challenging projects. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and someone who loves technology in general and excels when challenged.

Responsibilities:

• As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
• Own success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.
• Responsible for systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements
• Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation
• Communicate continually with the client and project teams – Clarify client’s needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.
• Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
• Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
• Perform code & design reviews consistently.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.

Technology Skills:

• Must have expert level (hands-on) knowledge and understanding in JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework stack
• Must have Deep understanding of Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices is highly preferred
• Must have Hands-on MongoDB knowledge / experience
• Must have experience in SCMs like GIT; and tools like JIRA
• Good understanding of OpenShift & Docker
• Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as technical team lead
• Extensive experience system analysis and in UI programming of software applications
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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