**Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced and visionary Java Backend senior developer for the design, development, and deployment of our AI-powered platforms. **Key Responsibilities** . + **Architectural Design:** Architect and design robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices principles. Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and ready for future growth. + **AI Integration:** Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to seamlessly integrate and deploy AI/ML models into our production environment. Design APIs and data pipelines to support real-time inferencing and model retraining. + **Full-Lifecycle Development:** Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and technical design to coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. + **Code Quality & Best Practices:** Champion and enforce best practices for code quality, unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to the team. + **Strategic Collaboration:** Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of features. + **Innovation & Research:** Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in backend development, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Drive innovation by prototyping new ideas and evaluating new tools. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. + 9-15 years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong command of Java. + 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role,



with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects. + Extensive experience with the Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, for building microservices. + Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). + Proficient in designing and building RESTful APIs and event-driven systems. + Robust experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). + Experience with message brokers such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ. + Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and Agile methodologies. **Preferred Qualifications** + Hands-on experience in developing applications that consume or interact with AI/ML models. + Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and their AI/ML services. + Basic knowledge of Python and common machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn). + Experience with MLOps principles and tools for model deployment and monitoring. + Knowledge of data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Apache Flink. + Experience with search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch. + Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. + A passion for building intelligent systems and a desire to make an impact.



**Education:** + Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience + Master's degree preferred This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

📌 Lead Java Python Backend Engineer - AI Platforms - Vice President (Chennai)
🏢 Citigroup
📍 Chennai