Java Tech Lead - Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Pune seeks a Java Tech Lead at Vice President level to drive large-scale application development. You will oversee multiple development squads, ensure technical excellence, and align delivery with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in financial services, strong leadership, and deep experience in managing complex IT programs within a global bank. Hybrid work in Pune is available.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Experience as Applications Development Manager or senior Applications Development leader.
• Stakeholder and people management experience.
• Proven project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more Applications Development teams and handle personnel duties.
• Provide technical oversight across systems and applications.
• Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects.
• Contribute to strategy for applications development and related areas.
• Ensure delivery, monitor budgets, and manage resources in the team.
• Escalate and manage control issues with transparency.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Java

Spring Framework

Design patterns

Job description

## Java Tech Lead - Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Pune Maharashtra India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 26995286The Applications Development Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities. **Responsibilities:*** Manage one or more Applications Development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals as well as conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)* Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills across multiple Applications Development areas to provide technical oversight across systems and applications* Review and analyze proposed technical solutions for projects* Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development and other functional areas* Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate to accomplish business goals* Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data in complicated and unique situations* Impact the Applications Development area through monitoring delivery of end results, participate in budget management, and handling day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project* Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards negotiating with external parties when 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.**Recommended Qualifications:*** 12+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry* Experience as Applications Development Manager* Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role* Stakeholder and people management experience* Demonstrated leadership skills* Proven project management skills* Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication**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.