Core Java Backend Lead - Vice President

Citi; Chennai; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 7.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Citi in Chennai is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to lead a Scrum team, guiding Java Spring Boot microservices and collaborating with frontend engineers to deliver scalable APIs. You will champion AI tooling, drive end-to-end feature ownership, mentor teammates, and design robust integrations with firm-wide control systems, in a fast-paced agile environment.

This role requires 10+ years of experience, strong architecture skills, and a track record of delivering high-impact backend and

Formación

• 10+ years in software development with backend systems.
• Proficient in Java and Spring Boot; frontend knowledge with React/Angular.
• Strong containerization experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Experience leading technical projects or tech leads.
• Interest or experience using AI-assisted development tools.
• Deep understanding of microservice architecture and REST APIs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer guiding scalable microservices.
• Build robust APIs integrating with firm-wide control systems.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to power MFE apps in React/Angular.
• Own the development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Mentor team members in software design and modern workflows.

Conocimientos

Java / Spring Boot

React / Angular

Docker / Kubernetes

OpenShift

AI tooling

RESTful API design

Microservices

Software architecture

Leadership / tech lead

Communication

Herramientas

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD tooling

OpenShift

Descripción del empleo

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer: Guide the technical direction and impact the design of highly scalable, containerized Java Spring Boot microservices, while actively contributing to the codebase and driving feature implementation alongside your team.


• Champion Innovation with AI Tooling: Actively explore, pilot, and integrate cutting-edge AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code analyzers) to accelerate development velocity, enhance code quality, and champion a culture of innovation within the team.


• Build Critical System Integrations: Design and implement robust, high-performance APIs to connect our new platforms with a diverse landscape of firm-wide control systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across the enterprise.


• Shape the Full-Stack Experience: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless user experiences, shaping the APIs that power our modern Micro-Frontend (MFE) applications built with React and Angular.


• Drive End-to-End Feature Ownership: Take full ownership of the development lifecycle for key features, from architectural design and technical specifications through to implementation and deployment in a high-impact, agile environment.


• Mentor and Elevate the Team: Advise and mentor team members on best practices in software design, containerization, and modern development workflows, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer: Guide the technical direction and impact the design of highly scalable, containerized Java Spring Boot microservices, while actively contributing to the codebase and driving feature implementation alongside your team.


• Champion Innovation with AI Tooling: Actively explore, pilot, and integrate cutting-edge AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code analyzers) to accelerate development velocity, enhance code quality, and champion a culture of innovation within the team.


• Build Critical System Integrations: Design and implement robust, high-performance APIs to connect our new platforms with a diverse landscape of firm-wide control systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across the enterprise.


• Shape the Full-Stack Experience: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless user experiences, shaping the APIs that power our modern Micro-Frontend (MFE) applications built with React and Angular.


• Drive End-to-End Feature Ownership: Take full ownership of the development lifecycle for key features, from architectural design and technical specifications through to implementation and deployment in a high-impact, agile environment.


• Mentor and Elevate the Team: Advise and mentor team members on best practices in software design, containerization, and modern development workflows, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a proven track record in building and designing robust backend systems.


• Experience with Java / Spring Boot framework or with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is essential.


• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and building cloud-native applications.


• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or acting as a tech lead for a development team.


• A keen interest in or experience with leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.


• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservice design patterns, and RESTful API development best practices.


• Experience working in Financial Services or another large, complex global environment is highly desirable.


• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is a significant plus.


• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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