Solution Architect Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
India, Pune

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The 'Solution Architect Lead Analyst – Java' is a strategic professional who stays abreast of technology developments, contributes to the directional strategy, and impacts the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family. This role involves designing innovative IT solutions, technical leadership, and advising on enterprise architecture and best practices.

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
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
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 employer
Inclusive environment
Professional growth opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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