Senior Java Backend Developer - Vice President

Description

Price Master Central(PMC) is a global reference data management application - responsible for sourcing Securities & Pricing data from market vendors and internal Citi sources and providing it to downstream clients after applying client specific rules.

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer/Lead who could drive technology transformation in the team. This role involves taking ownership of key projects and components throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). A primary focus will be on design, development & maintenance of components under Price Master Central systems which would require expertise in Java, Spring, SQL, API development, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Cloud technologies. You will guide & mentor team of engineers, providing technical expertise and direction, and ensure adherence to best practices. A strong understanding of system and enterprise architecture is essential. You will collaborate with global and diverse teams, including Business Analysts, Project Management, Production Support, and Infrastructure.

• Required skills:
• Strong command on Java (Core, JDBC, MT, Collections, I/O), Spring Boot, REST, GraphQL web services
• Sound understanding of SQL/PL-SQL on Oracle DB
• Extensive working knowledge on container platform based on Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis
• Experience with Unix commands, shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of Design patterns and Architectural principles
• Familiarity with standard data structures and algorithms.
• Experience using the following tools – JIRA, Harness/uDeploy, Sonarqube, TeamCity, Artifactory, Git (GHE & Bitbucket)
• Logical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills; innovative and solutions oriented
• Effective time management skills to manage multiple priorities with flexibility on time zones and timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Responsibilities:
• Deliver assigned development projects within agreed schedule, quality and scope expectations
• Participate in all stages of the SDLC within an agile Scrum environment
• Form partnership with technology vendors and gain deep understanding of products
• Enhance/Re-architect existing components to satisfy new requirements in terms of performance and scalability
• Provide level 3 (escalation) support for the application
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Master’s degree or PHD in relevant field is desirable
• Experience working with the Scrum methodology
• Experience designing and implementing microservices
• Financial services technology experience preferably in reference data domain
• Physical and logical data modeling
• Qualifications:
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
  
  

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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