Lead Java Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune seeks an Engineering Lead Analyst to architect and build platform enhancements in the Controls Technology area. You will lead a scrum team as a hands-on engineer, influence design, and contribute to codebase.

You will mentor engineers, champion AI-powered tooling, design robust APIs for integration with firm-wide control systems, and collaborate with frontend teams for MFE apps built with React and Angular.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience with backend systems.
• Experience with Java/Spring Boot mandatory; React or Angular exposure preferred.
• Strong experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift) and cloud-native apps.
• Experience leading technical projects or as a tech lead for a dev team.
• Interest in using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservice design, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer, shaping design and implementing features.
• Pilot and integrate AI-powered development tools to boost velocity and quality.
• Design and implement robust APIs to connect platforms with firm-wide control systems.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers on APIs for modern MFE apps (React/Angular).
• Own the full development lifecycle for key features from design to deployment in an agile setting.
• Mentor team members on software design, containerization, and modern workflows.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Microservices

RESTful APIs

React

Angular

AI tooling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

The Role

The Engineering Lead Analyst is a senior, hands‑on technical leadership position responsible for architecting and building the next-generation of platforms for our core Controls Technology area. As a hands‑on technical leader for one or more scrum teams, you will be a key voice in our architecture, driving innovation and ensuring our engineering practices meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This is a role for a "player-coach" who thrives on impacting design, mentoring engineers, and contributing directly to the codebase.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer: Guide the technical direction and impact the design of highly scalable, containerized Java Spring Boot microservices, while actively contributing to the codebase and driving feature implementation alongside your team.
• Champion Innovation with AI Tooling: Actively explore, pilot, and integrate cutting‑edge AI‑powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code analyzers) to accelerate development velocity, enhance code quality, and champion a culture of innovation within the team.
• Build Critical System Integrations: Design and implement robust, high-performance APIs to connect our new platforms with a diverse landscape of firm‑wide control systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across the enterprise.
• Shape the Full-Stack Experience: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless user experiences, shaping the APIs that power our modern Micro‑Frontend (MFE) applications built with React and Angular.
• Drive End-to-End Feature Ownership: Take full ownership of the development lifecycle for key features, from architectural design and technical specifications through to implementation and deployment in a high-impact, agile environment.
• Mentor and Elevate the Team: Advise and mentor team members on best practices in software design, containerization, and modern development workflows, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in software development, with a proven track record in building and designing robust backend systems.
• Experience in Java / Spring Boot framework is mandatory - Preferred if candidate has exposure in React or Angular.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and building cloud-native applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or acting as a tech lead for a development team.
• A keen interest in or experience with leveraging AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservice design patterns, and RESTful API development best practices.
• Experience working in Financial Services or another large, complex global environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is a significant plus.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

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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