Solution Architect Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Pune

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Solution Architect Lead Analyst – Java is a strategic professional responsible for executing architectural visions for IT systems, developing technology roadmaps, and designing cloud-native applications. The role requires strong expertise in Java, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, focusing on innovative technologies to support IT goals. With 13+ years of experience, the position is deeply involved in technical solution design for the financial services industry, specifically in the payment domain.

Job Responsibility:

Executes the architectural vision for all IT systems through major, complex IT architecture projects
ensures that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints
Develops technology road maps, while keeping up to date with emerging technologies, and recommends business directions based on these technologies
Provides technical leadership and is responsible for developing components of, or the overall systems design
Translates complex business problems into sound technical solutions
Applies hardware engineering and software design theories and principles in researching, designing, and developing product hardware and software interfaces
Provides integrated systems planning and recommends innovative technologies that will enhance the current system
Recommends appropriate web, computer platform, and communication links required to support IT goals and strategy
Exhibits good knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and good understanding of competitors products and services
Acts as an advisor or mentor to junior team members
Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
Impacts the architecture function by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services
Guides, influences and persuades others with developed communication and diplomacy skills
Performs other job duties and functions as assigned
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

Requirements:

13+ years relevant experience on Java technology stack
5+ years of experience working as a Technology Lead and in Solution Designing with Java/J2EE technology stack using relevant Design Patterns
Strong expertise on Cloud Technologies and relevant experience on designing Microservices based cloud solutions
Ability to work across technology stacks and perform R&D on new technologies
Ability to grasp complex functional and technological domains for solutioning needs
Experience with migrating on-prem applications to Cloud Architectures or developing cloud native applications for any of the following: AWS (preferable), Azure, GCP, OpenShift
Experience with Solution Representation using PlantUML, DrawIO, Visio, etc.
Experience with database technologies such as Oracle, MongoDB and any Cloud native database platforms
Exposure to UI technologies such as Angular, React
Exposure to Big Data technologies such as Hive, HDFS, Spark, HBase
Awareness on latest trends on Gen AI and ability to develop relevant skillsets to align with solutioning needs
Technical Expertise in financial services industry preferably in Payment domain
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Management and prioritization skills
Ability to develop working relationships
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
Methodical, attention to detail

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employment
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Best-in-class global benefits program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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