Senior Java Backend Developer - Vice President

Citi

Citi

Software Engineering
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Posted on Sep 18, 2025

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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