Apps Dev Tech Lead Analyst - C13 - Chennai

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Chennai District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a seasoned technology leader to oversee cyber defense initiatives, drive AI-led solutions, and ensure secure delivery across design, modification and deployment of products.

The role requires 10–15 years in technology development, expertise in Java stack, mainframe, cloud, and security infra, plus leadership and strong communication skills. Based in Chennai, this is a full-time on-site role with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology development and design (10–15 years).
• Strong expertise in core tech areas: Java stack, databases, cloud, and security infra.
• Ability to lead teams, manage projects and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of key strategic initiatives within Cyber Defense domain.
• Drive AI solutions and establish templates for development teams to follow.
• Provide tech leadership and risk assessment across systems and applications.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technology solutions and governance.

Skills

Java Tech Stack

Project management

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Cyber security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

WebSphere

Tomcat

JBPM

Solace

MQ

Oracle

RHEL

SonarQube

Job description

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. Our people make all the difference in our success.

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.

• 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

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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