Lead Applications Development Engineer

Citi; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Applications Development Engineer to drive design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade software in Consumer Operations Technology. You will shape architecture, mentor talent, and lead cross-functional delivery across global operations, delivering scalable, compliant solutions.

The role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days remote, exposure to a modern stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, Cloud, AI/ML), and senior ownership of

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of hands-on experience in applications development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering production-grade software.
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Responsibilities

• Design and build application systems using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, and Cloud technologies, ensuring solutions align to established architecture standards.
• Lead end-to-end systems analysis across complex business and technology domains, identifying enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple technology and business teams to integrate functions effectively and deliver against shared goals.
• Solve high-impact technical problems by evaluating complex system processes, business workflows, and industry practices to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work appropriately and supporting their technical growth.
• Evaluate technology and business decisions through a risk-aware lens, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, compliance, and ethical standards.

Skills

AI/ML frameworks

Microservices architecture

Cloud-native design patterns

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Python

Cloud technologies

Job description

Citi is looking for a Lead Applications Development Engineer in Consumer Operations Technology to drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade software systems within a high-performing technology team. In this senior role, you will shape application architecture, mentor engineering talent, and lead cross-functional delivery efforts that directly support Citi's technology and business goals. This is an opportunity to own complex technical challenges at scale and make a measurable impact across global technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and build application systems using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, and Cloud technologies, ensuring solutions align to established architecture standards.
• Lead end-to-end systems analysis across complex business and technology domains, identifying enhancements that enable new products and process improvements.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple technology and business teams to integrate functions effectively and deliver against shared goals.
• Solve high-impact technical problems by evaluating complex system processes, business workflows, and industry practices to deliver innovative solutions.
• Coach and guide mid-level developers and analysts, distributing work appropriately and supporting their technical growth.
• Evaluate technology and business decisions through a risk-aware lens, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, compliance, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10 t0 15 years of hands-on experience in applications development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering production-grade software.
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Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or integrating machine learning capabilities into enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-native design patterns.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

What We Offer

At Citi, senior engineers work at the intersection of technology and global financial services, with access to complex systems, collaborative teams, and meaningful career opportunities. Joining this team means taking on real ownership, working alongside skilled professionals, and building solutions that operate at a scale few organisations can offer.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility while maintaining strong team connection.
• Exposure to a broad and modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Python, Cloud, and AI/ML in a live enterprise environment.
• Senior-level ownership of engineering decisions, architecture, and delivery outcomes that have direct business impact.
• Access to structured learning and development programmes to deepen technical expertise and grow leadership capability.

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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