DevOps Senior Programmer - Assistant Vice President
Citi · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Design and manage cloud-native application environments.
- Architect secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
- Implement containerization and infrastructure-as-code.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Partner with global engineering teams.
About the role
DevOps Senior Programmer AVP
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.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
- Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
- Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
- Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
- Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
- Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
- 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.
Description:
The Infrastructure Engineering and DevSecOps expert will be responsible for designing, building, and managing modern cloud-native application environments for Markets Technology Enterprise applications. This role requires a forward-thinking professional who can architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure solutions using cutting-edge technologies including containerization, infrastructure-as-code, AI-powered observability, and zero-trust security frameworks. The candidate will partner with global engineering teams to deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure that supports mission-critical trading and treasury applications across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement cloud-native environments using Openshift & Kubernetes and deploy micro services
- Architect and deploy Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters for containerized workloads with focus on performance, security, and cost optimization
- Implement multi-region, multi-cloud infrastructure strategies for global application deployment with scaling mechanisms
- Develop and maintain infrastructure using, Ansible, Helm, and CI/CD methodologies
- Implement declarative infrastructure patterns for consistent, repeatable deployments
- Design and deploy API gateways and ingress controllers for advanced routing
- Manage container registries, artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus), and image scanning pipelines
- Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Harness, uDeploy
- Integrate security scanning into pipelines using SNYK, SonarQube, Checkmarx
- Manage blue-green, canary, and progressive delivery deployment strategies
- Manage secrets management using HashiCorp Vault, Cyberark, and cloud-native secret managers
- Integrate SSL and Implement certificate lifecycle automation Manage SSL/TLS certificates including procurement, renewal, and automated lifecycle management
- Deploy and manage HashiCorp Vault, Cyberark
- Establish release gates, approval workflows, and rollback procedures
- Design and manage Oracle (ORAAS), MongoDB (MaaS)
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and query optimization
- Manage database backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery procedures
- Design and manage IBM MQ, Apache Kafka messaging infrastructure
- Configure message routing, queue management, and partner integrations
- Implement unified observability using Grafana, Prometheus and deploy OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and metrics collection
- Implement SRE practices including error budgets, SLOs, and toil reduction
Core Technical Competencies:
- Expert-level container orchestration and cloud-native technologies
- Advanced infrastructure automation and IaC practices
- Strong security engineering and DevSecOps implementation
- Proficient in scripting languages
- Deep understanding of networking, storage, database and compute technologies
Primary Skills:
- Web & Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, Nginx, Tomcat, Weblogic, Spring Boot
- Containers & Orchestration: Openshift, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
- IaC: Ansible/Terraform
- Authentication Frameworks: Siteminder, SAML 2.0, JWT, OAUTH
- Observability Tools: Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Open Telemetry, ELK, AppDynamics/Dynatrace/DataDog
- Messaging & Event Streaming: Apache Kafka, IBM MQ
- Security Tools: Hashicorp, Cyberark, SNYK, Checkmarx, Sonarqube, Scanning Tools
- Networking concepts: Internet, DNS, VIP’s, WideIP’s, Global network setup
- Version Control: Bitbucket, GitHub
- Server operating systems & Scripting: Linux, UNIX, Windows, YAML, Python
- Build and Deployment tools: Jenkins, Tekton, uDeploy, Gradle, NPM, Harness
- Database: Oracle, MonogoDB
Key skills/competency:
- DevOps
- Cloud-Native Technologies
- Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
- CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Harness)
- Security Engineering (DevSecOps)
- Observability (Grafana, Prometheus)
- Messaging Systems (Kafka, MQ)
- Database Management (Oracle, MongoDB)
- Scripting (Python, YAML)
Skills & topics
- DevOps
- Senior Programmer
- AVP
- Kubernetes
- OpenShift
- Ansible
- Jenkins
- Cloud-Native
- Infrastructure Automation
- DevSecOps
- CI/CD
- Application Development
- Technology
- Citi
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools. Quantify your achievements with data.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your enthusiasm for Citi and the DevOps Senior Programmer AVP role. Showcase your understanding of their mission and values.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with cloud-native technologies, IaC, CI/CD, and security best practices. Practice coding challenges.
- Understand Citi's culture: Research their commitment to innovation, risk management, and compliance. Align your answers with their stated values.
- Network strategically: Connect with Citi recruiters or employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and express your interest.
Technical preparation
Master Kubernetes and OpenShift cluster management.,Automate infrastructure with Ansible or Terraform.,Build robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.,Implement security scanning and secret management.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you solved.,How do you handle pressure and deadlines?,Explain your coaching or mentoring experience.,How do you assess and manage risk?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the DevOps Senior Programmer AVP role at Citi?
- For the DevOps Senior Programmer AVP role at Citi, key technical skills include expert-level container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift), advanced infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform), strong DevSecOps implementation, proficiency in scripting languages like Python and YAML, and a deep understanding of networking, storage, and database technologies. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and observability tools like Grafana is also crucial.
- What is the typical experience level expected for a DevOps Senior Programmer AVP at Citi?
- The DevOps Senior Programmer AVP position at Citi typically requires 5-8 years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications, along with experience in managing and implementing successful projects. This level of experience indicates a need for a seasoned professional who can operate with a degree of autonomy and serve as a subject matter expert.
- How does Citi approach security in its DevOps practices for this role?
- Citi emphasizes strong security engineering and DevSecOps implementation for this role. This includes integrating security scanning tools (SNYK, SonarQube, Checkmarx) into CI/CD pipelines, managing secrets securely with tools like HashiCorp Vault and Cyberark, and implementing zero-trust security frameworks. The goal is to ensure secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure solutions for mission-critical applications.
- What kind of educational background is preferred for the DevOps Senior Programmer AVP position at Citi?
- A Bachelor’s degree or University degree, or equivalent experience, is required for the DevOps Senior Programmer AVP role at Citi. This educational foundation, combined with practical experience, is essential for understanding complex systems and contributing to application development and infrastructure management.
- What are the career growth opportunities for a DevOps Senior Programmer AVP at Citi?
- As an Assistant Vice President (AVP) at Citi, this role offers significant opportunities for career advancement within Technology and Infrastructure Engineering. You can grow into more senior architecture roles, lead larger teams, or specialize further in areas like cloud security, SRE, or advanced CI/CD strategy, leveraging your expertise in mission-critical systems.