Java Engineering Lead - Vice President Job at Citi (Chennai)

Vice President – Engineering Lead ( Java / Microservices)

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position ...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Master's degree is highly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a primary focus on backend systems and enterprise application delivery
5+ years in a senior or lead backend Java development role, with a strong emphasis on the Spring Boot ecosystem
3+ years of demonstrated leadership in architecting, designing, and guiding the development of complex, scalable, and high-performance enterprise-level backend applications
Proven experience in translating complex business requirements into technical designs and architectural blueprints for backend services
Expert-level proficiency in Java, including advanced concepts such as multi-threading, concurrency, performance optimization, and memory management
Hands-on expertise with the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot for rapid application development, Spring Cloud for building distributed systems (e.g., service discovery, configuration management, circuit breakers), and Spring Security for implementing robust authentication and authorization
Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, building, and consuming robust, secure, and high-throughput RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS/JAX-WS)
Good understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, and API-first design principles

Job Responsibility

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
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

Fulltime

Java Engineering Lead Analyst - Vice President

The Digital S/W Eng Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast o...

Location

India , Chennai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12–14 years of professional experience in application development within large‑scale enterprise environments
Strong hands‑on expertise in Java (J2EE) and Spring Boot frameworks
Solid experience in API management platforms, specifically Apigee
Proven experience with NGINX for reverse proxy, routing, and traffic control
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems
Experience working in agile development methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with global and cross‑functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Job Responsibility

Lead design and development of Java and Spring Boot–based applications with a strong focus on microservices architecture
Design, build, and manage RESTful APIs using Apigee, ensuring security, scalability, and performance best practices
Implement and manage NGINX configurations for routing, load balancing, and traffic management across environments
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Drive application modernization initiatives, including legacy migration to microservices and cloud‑ready architectures
Ensure adherence to Citi’s engineering standards, security controls, and governance frameworks
Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers and senior engineers
Support CI/CD pipelines, release management, and production stability, including L3 support when required
Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and operational risks, and implement corrective actions
Partner with global teams across regions to deliver high‑quality, enterprise‑grade solutions

Fulltime

Vice President - Full Stack Java React Native Engineering Lead

Join us as a Vice President - Full Stack Java React Native Engineering Lead at B...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

React Native, React 18, TypeScript/JavaScript, Redux
Experience in Core Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST, microservices
JPA/Hibernate
Gradle, Git
Agile delivery
Authentication protocols
Designing modular engineering
Events / Messaging (Kafka / MQ)
Onboarding customers in bank digital
APIs (Design & Development)

Job Responsibility

Frontend: Develop React Native applications (TypeScript, Redux), shared components/micro frontends and robust navigation/error patterns
Backend: Design and implement Java 17+, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, persistence (JPA/Hibernate) and API security
Security & Auth: Implement OAuth2/OpenID Connect/JWT, biometric SDK integrations, secure token handling, input validation and OWASP controls
DevOps & Cloud: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and deployments on AWS/Azure
Quality & Collaboration: Work with SDET and QA on automated testing
participate in code reviews, design sessions and sprint ceremonies
uphold risk & controls
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Vice President - Lead Java Developer

Application developer with strong analytical and technical ability with over 12+...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Enterprise applications, REST services using Java/J2EE technologies and AI
Experience in working on medium to large enterprise projects, preferably in financial services
Strong insight on OOPS concept and good hands on experience on Java and other java based frameworks like Spring Batch, Spring IOC, Spring Annotation, Spring Security
Good experience in using AI Coding tools
Hands on experience on messaging platform like Kafka
Good working knowledge of JBPM as BPMN Framework is must
Good working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift is a must
Good knowledge of Github, Github copilot
Worked in Agile/DevOps Environment and should have played scrum master
10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role

Job Responsibility

A seasoned SME and technical specialist in Client On boarding/AML/KYC/Account Opening domain
Employ standards, frameworks and patterns while designing and developing components
Implement and maintain a suite of Workflow driven, Java application with RESTful services
Develop high quality code employing software engineering and testing best practices
Developing software that processes, persists and distributes data via relational and non-relational technologies
Hands on coding, authoring unit tests/Junit, performance tests and maintaining high code quality
React and provide quick turnaround to business requirements and management requests
Well versed in Agile Development Life Cycle and capable to lead a team for 4-5 developers
Partner with database developers to implement ingestion, orchestration, quality/reconciliation and distribution services
Work independently, good communication skills, experience in working on complex and medium to large projects

Fulltime

Vice President - Lead Java Developer

Application developer with strong analytical and technical ability with over 13+...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
13+ years of experience in Enterprise applications, REST services using Java/J2EE technologies and AI

Job Responsibility

A seasoned SME and technical specialist in Client On boarding/AML/KYC/Account Opening domain
Employ standards, frameworks and patterns while designing and developing components
Implement and maintain a suite of Workflow driven, Java application with RESTful services
Develop high quality code employing software engineering and testing best practices
Developing software that processes, persists and distributes data via relational and non-relational technologies
Hands on coding, authoring unit tests/Junit, performance tests and maintaining high code quality
Needs to be able to react and provide quick turnaround to business requirements and management requests
Well versed in Agile Development Life Cycle and capable to lead a team for 4-5 developers
Partner with database developers to implement ingestion, orchestration, quality/reconciliation and distribution services
Ability to work independently, good communication skills, has experience in working on complex and medium to large projects

Fulltime

Software Engineering lead - Vice President

The team lead plays a meaningful role in crafting and maintaining the strategic ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer using Java
Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership for teams of 5 or more developers
Multiple years of experience with software engineering best practices (unit testing, automation, design patterns, peer review, etc.)
Clear understanding of Data Structures and Object Oriented Principles using Java
Multiple years of experience architecting and building horizontally scalable, highly available, highly resilient, and low latency applications
Multiple years of experience with Cloud-native development and Container Orchestration tools (Serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.)
Inclination and knowledge of latest AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Devin etc.) and their usage in Enterprise Software development
Knowledge of Gen AI Platforms such as vertex.ai, openai etc.
Multiple years of experience on Service Oriented and MicroServices architectures, including REST and GraphQL implementations
Multiple years of experience with frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST, Microservices architecture

Job Responsibility

Code contributing leader of an Agile team, working to deliver sprint goals, as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions)
Design, document, and develop world-class enterprise applications leveraging the latest technologies and design patterns
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over team resources, budget management and planning, while monitoring end results
Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within your own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties, as necessary
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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Fulltime

Software Engineering lead - Vice President

We are looking for hands-on full-stack engineering team leads who are passionate...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

11+ years of experience as a Software Engineer/Developer using Java
Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership for teams of 5 or more developers
Multiple years of experience with software engineering best practices (unit testing, automation, design patterns, peer review, etc.)
Clear understanding of Data Structures and Object Oriented Principles using Java
Multiple years of experience architecting and building horizontally scalable, highly available, highly resilient, and low latency applications
Multiple years of experience with Cloud-native development and Container Orchestration tools (Serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.)
Multiple years of experience on Service Oriented and MicroServices architectures, including REST and GraphQL implementations
Multiple years of experience with frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Batch, REST, Microservices architecture
Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, either on-premise or public cloud (i.e., Tekton, Harness, CircleCI, Cloudbees Jenkins, etc.)
Multiple years of experience with agile and iterative software delivery

Job Responsibility

Code contributing leader of an Agile team, working to deliver sprint goals, as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g., performance evaluations, hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions)
Design, document, and develop world-class enterprise applications leveraging the latest technologies and design patterns
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over team resources, budget management and planning, while monitoring end results
Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within your own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties, as necessary
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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Fulltime

Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a te...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of programming experience with an object-oriented language (preferably Java), including multi-threading concepts and relational databases
Solid architectural understanding of enterprise applications
Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals: concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc
Demonstrated experience leading a development team of significant size for large-scale projects, delivering complex solutions effectively
Experience with Java Core, Spring framework, and Linux
Demonstrated experience developing large financial software trading systems with significant hands-on development in optimizing and tuning performance, coupled with critical thinking skills related to re-use, scalability, and troubleshooting
Experience delivering solutions with ION Trading, Transficc, or other recognized connectivity vendors
Strong Fixed Income Financial Products knowledge (e.g., government/corporate bonds, ETFs, Interest Rate Swaps, Broker/Customer Markets electronic trading flows) to effectively translate business requirements into technical solutions
Experience with KDB
Proficiency in modern software development practices such as Agile development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD)

Job Responsibility

Design and develop front office eTrading applications for the trading business
Lead and mentor development team members, including conducting thorough PR reviews and providing expert technical advice and guidance
Collaborate directly with Traders, Sales, and Quants to define the future direction of the platform
Leverage creativity and innovation to enhance the platform's technical capabilities, ensuring stability, flexibility, and maintainability
Drive engineering standards and best practices across the team
Enhance automated testing efforts and optimize the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process
Serve as an advisor or coach to new or junior analysts, fostering their professional growth
Troubleshoot challenging performance and scalability issues, providing leadership in problem resolution
Engage with business users in APAC and across Europe (e.g., London, Paris, Milan) to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Actively contribute to and lead global critical initiatives, collaborating with global teams to drive strategic technical projects

Fulltime

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