Java and Python Lead Software Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help redefine global finance through scalable Java, Python and JavaScript based solutions. You will contribute to a fully automated platform while collaborating with product teams and users across global teams.

You will lead the development of RESTful services, microservices, and front-end components, applying TDD and clean-code practices in a fast-paced environment with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in programming in Java, Python, JavaScript or React.
• Experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring.
• Experience of working with event driven systems, microservices, micro-frontends.
• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineer building technical solutions to complex business problems.
• Shape the future of our product and automate platform with minimal manual interventions.
• Collaborate with product teams and users throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to engineering culture across global teams.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

React

Spring

REST APIs

Microservices

TDD

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team:

Markets Operations Technology is going through an exciting phase of transformation in margin and collateral domain. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise.

Role Overview/What will you do:

As Lead Software Engineer in our global technology team, you will be working with a group of passionate engineers who build technical solutions to complex business problems.

You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product and working towards a target state of a fully automated platform with minimal manual interventions. You will have an opportunity to participate in the whole spectrum of building a software solution, closely working with product teams and users. We expect you to contribute to our vision of building a strong engineering culture within our global teams.

This role is for someone who is a strong technologist, enjoys solving engineering challenges, has experience in building robust and high-quality solutions, has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• 10+ years of hands‑on professional software development experience
• Proficiency in programming in Java, Python, JavaScript or React
• Experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience of working with event driven systems, microservices, micro‑frontend UIs
• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• Experience of using cloud services such as AWS and distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, S3, DynamoDB, MongoDB or any other NoSQL database
• Experience of working in investment bank or financial services industry

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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