Senior Scala Developer -Assistant Vice President

Citibank, N.A.

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Pune Maharashtra India Until 10/5/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Mid to Senior-Level Scala Developer to join our team. The role involves developing microservices, Kafka publishers and subscribers, batch jobs, and graph data modeling using Neo4j. The components you build will be deployed on Citi's internal Cloud infrastructure as Pods and on Linux machines. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Scala, with strong hands-on experience in Kafka and Neo4j, and a focus on producing high-quality, well-tested code.



Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Scala.
  • Build and manage Kafka publishers and subscribers for real-time data streaming.
  • Develop and optimize batch jobs for data processing and automation.
  • Perform graph data modeling using Neo4j to support application requirements and enhance system performance.
  • Deploy components on Citi's internal Cloud infrastructure and Linux machines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand, challenge, and refine requirements.
  • Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Scala programming language.
  • Hands-on experience developing microservices in Scala.
  • Solid experience with Apache Kafka for real-time, event-driven data streaming.
  • Strong working knowledge of Neo4j — graph data modeling, Cypher queries, and performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience deploying applications on Cloud platforms and Linux environments.
  • Proven ability to produce well-tested, maintainable, and high-quality code.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and challenge requirements effectively.

Recommended Qualifications:

  • 8-12 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.

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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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About this role

Summary

Develop microservices, Kafka streaming, graph data modeling, and deploy on cloud/Linux.

Job title

Senior Scala Developer -Assistant Vice President

Experience level

8-12 years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Pune, India; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

scalakafkaneo4jdistributed systemscloudlinux

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

scalakafkaneo4jmicroservicesdistributed systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Work arrangement unknown City