L3 Support Lead - Java Applications - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking an experienced Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager to lead engineering teams delivering robust, scalable enterprise applications in the Financial Services sector.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift), Agile/Scrum delivery, and strong stakeholder engagement with business sponsors and product owners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams delivering enterprise applications with modern architectures and SDLC adherence.
• Drive architecture design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, and disciplined release processes.
• Partner with business sponsors, product owners, and cross-functional technology teams to ensure delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular/UI frameworks

PL/SQL

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Agile/Scrum

Executive communication

Tools

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.

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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