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Java Application Development Architect - Senior Vice President

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Citi

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India , Chennai

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary C14 Application Development Architect to join our CitiRisk Credit Technology team. This pivotal role involves providing strategic architectural leadership, defining technical roadmaps, and driving the implementation of cutting-edge, resilient, and scalable software solutions that leverage best-in-class technology stacks and advanced AI tools. The architect will be instrumental in evolving the CitiRisk Credit system to manage Citi's exposure to financial institutions, governments, and corporates more effectively. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of credit risk technology by designing critical systems that provide an integrated and intelligent view of trades, collateral, and market data from numerous sources. This role requires significant hands-on involvement, with coding responsibilities exceeding 50% of the time.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and champion the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for the CitiRisk Credit system
  • Lead the design of robust, scalable, high-performance, and secure credit risk applications
  • Develop architectural blueprints and guidelines for integrating AI/ML capabilities
  • Develop rapid Proof-of-Concepts (POCs)
  • Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the system
  • Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to development teams
  • Conduct comprehensive architectural reviews
  • Drive the adoption of modern software development practices
  • Proactively research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies
  • Lead initiatives for leveraging cloud-native platforms
  • Collaborate effectively with technical architects, product development teams, and other key stakeholders
  • Communicate architectural vision, technical decisions, and progress
  • Oversee the continuous evolution and optimization of the CitiRisk Credit system
  • Identify and mitigate architectural risks

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 7+ years hands on Java development & enterprise architectural leadership role (e.g., Principal Architect, Enterprise Architect, Chief Architect)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong experience in the financial services industry, particularly in credit risk, market risk, or a related trading/risk domain, with a deep understanding of financial products and risk methodologies
  • Proven deep understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system design for large-scale, distributed applications
  • Extensive hands-on experience and architectural leadership in modern tech stacks and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing AI/ML tools ( such as Devin, Co-Pilot etc) for software development
  • A deep understanding of runtime environment, performance optimizations and memory management
  • Proficiency with various databases (SQL and NoSQL) and complex data integration/streaming technologies
  • Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks
  • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to define technical solutions for complex business problems
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence strategic decisions
  • Ability to inspire, lead, and mentor technical teams in architectural best practices
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards within financial technology
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits
  • Opportunity to drive the architectural direction of a critical enterprise system
  • Highly collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
  • Challenging and high-visibility projects

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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