Java J2EE Applications Development Lead

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India, is seeking a senior Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager to lead enterprise applications teams, drive modern architectures, and deliver robust, scalable software within a Financial Services context.

The role covers hands-on coding oversight, building CI/CD pipelines, agile delivery, and stakeholder partnering with business sponsors and product owners to ensure high availability and disciplined delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in application development and engineering management.
• Proven track record delivering robust enterprise applications in financial services.
• Strong SDLC and modern architectures with emphasis on scalability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver enterprise Java/J2EE applications.
• Architect designs, review code, and enforce secure release processes.
• Drive Agile/Scrum delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with sponsors, product owners and tech teams to ensure availability and performance.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular

PL/SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

• 12+ years of relevant experience in application development and engineering management within the Financial Services or banking industry.
• 12+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager, Engineering Lead, or Application Management Lead.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering robust, scalable enterprise applications utilizing modern architectures and SDLC standards.

Technical Skills & Architecture

• Core Tech Stack: Strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Angular/modern UI frameworks, PL/SQL, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Engineering Excellence: Proficient in architectural design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and disciplined software development and release processes.
• Agile Delivery: Solid understanding and practical experience leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Demonstrated track record in people management, talent development, and technical team leadership.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, partnering directly with business sponsors, product owners, and cross-functional technology partners.
• Clear, concise, and executive-ready written and verbal communication skills.

Problem Solving & Operational Governance

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, system architectures, and industry standards to resolve high-impact technical challenges.
• Comprehensive experience in issue tracking, incident remediation, root cause analysis (RCA), and closure.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly with L1/L2 production support and infrastructure teams to ensure operational resilience and high system availability.
• Proactive self-starter with a passion for continuous technological innovation and disciplined delivery.

Time Type: Full time

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