Java and Python Lead Software Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join the global technology team. You will work on building automated platforms, teling with product teams, and delivering robust solutions across Java, Python, and JavaScript/React.

The role emphasizes modern architectures, cloud-native patterns, and high-quality engineering culture. You will contribute to scalable systems including RESTful services, microservices, and event-driven components, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript/React.
• Experience building RESTful APIs using Spring.
• Experience with event-driven systems and microservices.
• Strong TDD and clean-code practices.
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL.
• Able to independently work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering efforts to build an automated platform.
• Collaborate with product teams and users across the globe to shape solutions.
• Contribute to engineering culture and mentor teammates.

Skills

Software development

Java

Python

JavaScript/React

RESTful APIs

Spring Framework

Event-driven systems

Microservices

Micro-frontend UIs

TDD/clean code

Data structures & algorithms

SQL

Independent fast-paced work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

S3

DynamoDB

MongoDB

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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