Citi Group Senior Java Architect- Modern Data Engineering Practices 

India, Maharashtra, Pune 

995924753

• Solution Design & Architecture:
  
  
  Lead the architectural design of scalable and efficient Java applications using microservices architecture, ensuring that systems are designed for performance, availability, and maintainability.
• Hands-On Development:
  
  
  Participate directly in development activities, writing high-quality, production-ready code in Java, while mentoring teams in implementing best practices.
• Microservices & Cloud Architecture:
  
  
  Design, develop, and implement microservices based event driven architectures and APIs, leveraging cloud infrastructure on-prem or public and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Test-Driven Development (TDD):
  
  
  Champion the use of TDD to ensure that all features and components are thoroughly tested. Work with teams to write unit tests and integration tests to ensure high-quality code and continuous integration.
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD):
  
  
  Promote and guide the adoption of BDD principles, working closely with product owners, business analysts, and developers to ensure that systems are aligned with user expectations and business goals.
• Trunk Based Development (TBD):
  
  
  Guide teams in adopting Trunk based development practices, ensuring that teams are working in small, incremental changes, short lived branches and promote continuous integration.
• Agile Methodologies:
  
  
  Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, etc.) and provide continuous feedback to improve the software delivery process.
• Technology Delivery:
  
  
  Oversee the end-to-end technology delivery process, ensuring that the team follows best practices and delivers quality software on time. Monitor and support deployment and integration efforts across environments.
• Mentorship & Coaching:
  
  
  Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices in coding, architecture, and design patterns. Encourage continuous learning and professional growth.
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  Foster a culture of continuous improvement in software development processes, exploring new technologies, frameworks, and tools that can improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  
  

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with at least 3 years in an engineering architect role.
  • Strong experience in Java development (Spring Boot, Java 11/17/21) and microservices-based architectures.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
  • Deep understanding of TDD, BDD, and Trunk based continuous integration practices and their application in real-world projects.
  • Strong experience with Cloud-native development and Container Orchestration tools (Serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in Agile teams.
  • Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, either on-premises or public cloud (i.e., Tekton, Harness, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Proven track record of managing end to end technology delivery along optimum quality.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud etc
  • Strong experience in relational and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
  • Ability to design and build scalable, distributed systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues in production environments.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, etc.).

• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Self-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications if any:
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

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