Backend Engineering Lead(Java, Microservices & DevOps) - Assistant Vice President
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VP-level DevOps & Release role at Citi. Chennai Tamil Nadu India · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain Java and Spring Boot backend services, microservices, REST APIs and distributed systems
- Set up CI/CD pipelines and monitor applications with observability and anomaly-detection approaches
- Guide system design and code reviews, and develop automated tests, including AI-assisted testing where applicable
- Improve database queries, application performance and resilience, while supporting production and investigating root causes
- Work with frontend, QA, DevOps and product teams, and mentor junior developers on engineering practices
What you bring
- At least eight years of hands-on software development, including designing and building robust backend systems
- Java and Spring Boot experience is required
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus experience delivering projects and knowledge of project or consulting methods
Who this fits
This role suits a senior hands-on backend engineer who can also lead design reviews, guide junior developers and handle production issues. It is listed as hybrid in India.
From the employer
The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities with hands-on experience on both Java programming and DevOps tools and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments.
- Monitor applications using modern observability tools and apply intelligent monitoring or anomaly detection techniques.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and enhance RESTful APIs and enterprise-grade distributed systems with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability.
- Lead development efforts in system design, code reviews, and best practices enforcement.
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities or third-party AI services into backend applications where applicable (e.g., intelligent workflows, automation, analytics).
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, improve testing coverage, and enhance debugging efficiency.
- Develop and maintain robust automated testing frameworks, incorporating AI-driven testing techniques such as self-healing tests or predictive defect detection where applicable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA, DevOps, and product managers.
- Optimize database queries, improve application performance, and ensure high availability and resiliency.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Conduct root cause analysis, performance tuning, and production support.
- Mentor and guide junior developers; promote adoption of modern engineering practices including AI-enabled development.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies in backend engineering, cloud, and AI-driven software development.
- Assess risks appropriately in technical decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a proven track record in building and designing robust backend systems.
- Experience in Java / Spring Boot framework is mandatory
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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