Java Full Stack Technical Lead - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; India; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. seeks a Java Full Stack Technical Lead - Vice President to lead complex enterprise-grade applications.

You will drive architecture, design, and implementation across Angular/React front-ends and Java/Spring Boot back-end services, leveraging microservices, Kafka, and NoSQL/Oracle data stores. As a senior leader, you will mentor teams, manage priorities, and partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 15+ years in Apps Development and systems analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, microservices, and database design.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications systems analysis and design for full stack development.
• Architect and implement microservices, API gateways, and data stores.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts in an agile environment.
• Ensure CI/CD practices and SDLC quality with KPI tracking.

Skills

Angular

React

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

APIs

SQL/PL-SQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Kafka

CI/CD

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

## Java Full Stack Technical Lead - Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: 1/124, SHIVAJI GARDENS, MOONLI: Full time: Posted Today: 261002308The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst 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 design, database engineering and full stack development experience using Microservices, Angular, React, Java, MongoDB, Kafka, Oracle, SQL, REST, Spring Boot, Elastic Search 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* Design, develop, maintain, and optimize relational and non-relational database architectures (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including schema design, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.* Manage database administration activities, data modeling, high availability/disaster recovery setups, backup and recovery strategies, and data migration pipelines.* Solid knowledge and understanding of how AI integration works, particularly with LLMs for document processing and data extraction.* 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.* Provide technical leadership for an agile development team, championing best practices in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Foster a culture of quality through developer-led automated testing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SDLC, agile and DevOps processes using key performance indicators, including DORA metrics, to enhance team efficiency and software delivery.Qualifications:* 15 + years of relevant experience in Apps Development and systems analysis role* Strong, hands-on experience in Database Administration (DBA) and Database Engineering across relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) platforms.* In-depth expertise in SQL/PL-SQL, database schema design, indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and performance tuning.* Proven experience in database backup & recovery, high availability (HA), replication, data security, and capacity planning.* Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications* Experience in managing and implementing successful projects* Proven implementation of design pattern and enterprise level architecture.* Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.* Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.* Great exposure to microservices architecture, API gateway.* Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate* Demonstrated leadership and project management skills* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication* Able to work independently and as part of a team* Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.* UI tech stack knowledge will be advantage. **Skills Required**Must have **expert level (hands-on)** knowledge and understanding in **Angular, React**, **JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework** stack* Must have Deep understanding of **Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices** is highly preferred* Must have Hands-on **Oracle / NoSQL (MongoDB) knowledge** / experience* Must have experience in SCMs like **GIT**; and tools like **JIRA*** Good understanding of **Kafka** is highly desirable* Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.* Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities* Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)* Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholdersEducation:* Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience* Master’s degree preferredThis 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 and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *Accessibility at Citi.* *View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.*