Java Application Technical Lead

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai leads a fast-paced technology environment focused on cyber defense and enterprise solutions. You will oversee strategic initiatives, drive AI-powered templates for development teams, and partner with Architecture to implement best practices.

The role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience across Java, security, and cloud stacks. The position emphasizes risk-aware decision making, timely delivery, and effective communication within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in technology development and design.
• Expertise in Java, databases, mainframe, OS, cloud and front-end Angular frameworks, plus information security/cyber security.
• Infra layout understanding and ability to resolve system vulnerabilities.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of key strategic initiatives within Cyber Defense.
• Support Architecture in formulating best practices and methodologies.
• Drive AI solutions and establish templates for development teams.
• Own end-to-end technology solutions across design, modification and exit of products.
• Manage Tech Staff to achieve set goals.
• Review proposed tech solutions and provide cross-system oversight.
• Assess risk, drive timely decisions, and ensure project quality and timelines.

Skills

Java Tech Stack

Database

Mainframe

OS

Cloud

Angular

Information Security

Cyber Security

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

WebSphere

Tomcat

JBPM

Solace

MQ

Oracle

RHEL

NDM

SonarQube

Job description

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.

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

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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