Java Full Stack Developer- Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead in Pune to drive the design, development, and integration of sophisticated financial services applications. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to architecture, and optimize performance across full stack Java and Oracle environments.

The role emphasizes cloud-native delivery, post-trade processing expertise, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development and leadership experience in the financial services domain with hands on experience in Full Stack Java + Oracle.
• Experience on solving performance issues of the flow ( including DB , ingestions, exposure)
• Good understanding of CI/CD processes , Scrum and JIRA
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of ETD(Exchange Traded Derivatives) clearing workflows, including trade lifecycle management, brokerage, cash, and collateral workflows.
• Proven experience integrating clearing systems with books and records platforms to ensure seamless data flow and reconciliation.
• Expertise in cloud-native development principles and practices, designing and building highly resilient, scalable, and observable services/systems in a cloud environment.
• Extensive experience with post-trade processing systems and technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
• Relationship and consensus building skills
• Familiarity with AI tools and use AI tools for day to day tasks to ensure performant and faster development.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Full Stack Java

Oracle

CI/CD

Scrum

Stakeholder management

Cloud-native development

Post-trade processing

Leadership

Client core business

AI tools

SME in applications development

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

JIRA

Cloud platforms

Job description

Overview of the Role

The Applications Development Technology Lead is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Recommended Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development and leadership experience in the financial services domain with hands on experience in Full Stack Java + Oracle
• Experience on solving performance issues of the flow ( including DB , ingestions, exposure)
• Good understanding of CI/CD processes , Scrum and JIRA
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of ETD(Exchange Traded Derivatives) clearing workflows, including trade lifecycle management, brokerage, cash, and collateral workflows.
• Proven experience integrating clearing systems with books and records platforms to ensure seamless data flow and reconciliation.
• Expertise in cloud-native development principles and practices, designing and building highly resilient, scalable, and observable services/systems in a cloud environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal technology teams, external vendors, and clearinghouse representatives.
• Extensive experience with post-trade processing systems and technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client core business functions
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
• Relationship and consensus building skills
• Familiarity with AI tools and use AI tools for day to day tasks to ensure performant and faster development.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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.

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