Java Full stack tech lead - Senior Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Pune District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

The Citi technology division in Pune seeks a seasoned engineering lead at the Apps Development Sr Group Manager (SVP) level to architect and deliver enterprise onboarding and workflow solutions.

You will guide global engineering teams, implement micro-frontend and microservices patterns, leverage AI development tools, and ensure robust REST/SOA services, Docker and Kubernetes deployments. A hands-on leader with deep technical breadth is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architecting and developing enterprise workflow applications with 10+ years in solution architecture for onboarding and implementation systems.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools to deliver features independently.
• Deep expertise in document management using LLM and modern micro-frontend architectures (Webpack Module Federation).
• Expertise in modern frontend frameworks, preferably Angular; React or Vue.js also valuable.
• Proven experience designing loosely coupled microservices in Java stack (Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, REST).
• Experience with message-oriented middleware (Kafka, Apache MQ) over SSL.
• Strong experience with REST/JSON/SOAP/JAXB/JAX-WS; Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Knowledge of XML/JSON/Protobuf schemas; strong execution and prioritization abilities.
• Experience leading diverse technical teams in global setups; eager to learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse technical team across global functions.
• Architect and deliver enterprise onboarding and implementation workflows.
• Hands-on development leadership across frontend/backend and microservices.
• Collaborate with businesses to align technical strategy with goals.
• Drive adoption of AI Dev Tools and modern frontend/microservice patterns.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and governance of software delivery.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Frontend Frameworks (Angular/React)

Micro-Frontend Architecture

Java/Spring Boot

REST & Web Services

Kafka / MQ

Docker / Kubernetes

LLM / AI Dev Tools

Document Management

Leadership

Global Team Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Apache MQ

REST

SOAP

XML/JSON/Protobuf

Job description

Services Onboarding & Deal Express Technology team is looking for a seasoned hands-on engineering lead at Apps Development Sr Group Mgr (SVP) level. We are looking for an avid technologist who - Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of development methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Deals with most problems proactively and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid grasp of industry standards and practices. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. With a developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to exchange potentially complex information. Can be moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Here is what you bring

• 15+ years of experience in Architecting and developing Enterprise Workflow applications out of which 10 yrs. in solution architecture designing onboarding and Implementation systems.
• You have deep experience in utilizing AI Dev Tools to deliver solution/feature independently.
• You have deep expertise in Document management utilizing LLM Proven, hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying complex Micro-Frontend architectures from the ground up, with deep knowledge of Webpack Module Federation.
• Deep expertise in at least one modern frontend framework, preferably Angular. Experience with REACT or Vue.js is also valuable.
• You have proven hands-on experience designing and developing loosely coupled micro-services in the Java (10+) technology stack including spring, spring-boot, spring-data, JPA, REST-ful architecture, maven/Gradle, web sockets and open-source technologies.
• You must have experience in designing and developing solutions using Message Oriented Middleware architecture and products such as Kafka, Apache MQ over SSL.
• You have working experience with Web service technologies such as REST, JSON, SOAP, JAXB, JAX-WS.
• You have extensive experience working with Dockers and Kubernetes.
• You have working experience in message formats such as XML / JSON / Protobuf and schema (descriptor languages) backing the same.
• You possess advanced execution capabilities and ability to adjust quickly to changes, especially in prioritization.
• Experience in leading highly skilled diverse technical teams in global setup is a plus.
• You are an avid learner with an ability to learn and adapt so that you can help teach others and encourage idea exchange and information percolation.

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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