Application Security Engineering Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai seeks a seasoned professional to lead cyber defense initiatives and provide architectural oversight for critical technology solutions. You will drive AI-enabled approaches, mentor teams, and ensure secure, scalable designs across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in tech, deep mastery of Java stack, security, cloud, and infrastructure, with strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role is based on-site in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Master's degree preferred for senior roles.
• 10–15 years of technology development and design experience.
• Proven leadership in cyber security and architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key strategic initiatives within Cyber Defense domain.
• Support Architecture team with best-practice methodologies.
• Drive AI solutions and establish templates for Dev teams to follow.
• Provide end-to-end tech solutions across design, modification and exit of products.
• Manage tech staff to achieve goals and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Java Tech Stack

Cyber Security

Architecture Leadership

Cloud & Infra

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WebSphere/Tomcat

JBPM

Solace MQ

Oracle

RHEL

NDM

SonarCube

Job description

We are looking for a committed individual who can work in a fast paced environment both in team and individual capacity.

Time is of essence as we look to keep the systems upgraded and free of any vulnerabilities as per S&S Guidelines.

We are looking for technical strong candidates who will have the drive to own the problem, explore multiple options and establish the right solution.

Responsibilities

• Have an oversight of key strategic initiatives within Cyber Defense domain
• Support the Architecture team in the formulation of best practice and apply agreed methodologies
• Must be able to drive AI solutions and establish a template for Development Teams to follow
• Responsible for the complete process of providing technology solutions (across the design, modification and exit of products), including solutions provided from other teams or from third parties
• Manage one or more Tech Staff to accomplish agreed goals
• Review and manage tech solutions proposed by the team and provide tech oversight across systems / applications
• Do appropriate risk assessment and take timely decisions in the interest of projects and organization as a whole
• Drive the initiatives to closure within agreed timelines and in high quality
• Demonstrate Tech Leadership and ability to multi task
• Must be able to drive technical POCs and establish a template for Development Teams to follow

• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in technology development and design
• Expertise and hands on in one or more of the core areas of – Java Tech Stack (Java, JDK, JSP, Spring Boot) / Database / Mainframe / OS / Cloud / Angular/Information Security/Cyber Security
• Infra Expertise of the systems - WebSphere/Tomcat/JBPM/Solace/MQ/Oracle(ORAS)/RHEL/NDM/Sonarcube
• Ability to understand and contribute to infra layout, architecture designs, system vulnerability resolutions
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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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