Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development programmes

Wellbeing resources

Competitive financial benefits

Family support provisions

Job summary

Citi in Chennai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Consumer Operations Technology Operations Servicing team, taking ownership of building and evolving application systems that power critical business operations. You will design and deliver full stack software solutions in collaboration with technology and business teams.

You will mentor junior developers, ensure security, reliability, and timely delivery, and contribute to engineering standards across the team as you work on

Qualifications

• 8 to 13 years of experience in software application development, systems analysis, and full stack engineering.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver software projects end-to-end.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and structured delivery.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical capability to translate complex problems into engineering solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement application systems end-to-end from feasibility to deployment.
• Lead technical analysis across complex system problems to inform decisions.
• Monitor and control all phases of the software development process to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Embed security measures within applications and validate designs post-implementation.
• Collaborate with business users and cross-functional teams to define requirements and support adoption.
• Establish and uphold development standards and operating procedures across the team.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts and developers to raise team capability.

Skills

Full stack engineering

End-to-end delivery

Analytical thinking

Independent under pressure

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

0Citi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Consumer Operations Technology Operations Servicing team, playing a key role in building and evolving the application systems that power critical business operations. In this role, you will design and deliver full stack software solutions, working closely with technology and business teams to ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned to real operational needs. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful technical challenges at a global financial institution where your engineering decisions have direct business impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement application systems and programmes that meet specific business requirements, covering the full development lifecycle from feasibility through to deployment.
• Lead technical analysis across complex system problems, evaluating business processes and industry standards to inform sound engineering decisions.
• Monitor and control all phases of the software development process - including analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation - to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and embed security measures within application solutions, conducting post-implementation reviews to validate system design and protect business functionality.
• Collaborate with business users, clients, and cross-functional technology teams to define requirements, recommend advanced programming solutions, and support system adoption.
• Establish and uphold development standards and operating procedures, ensuring engineering best practices consistently applied across the team.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts and developers, sharing technical expertise to raise team capability and delivery quality.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8 to 13 years of experience in software application development, systems analysis, and full stack engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver software projects end-to-end, from planning through implementation.
• Practical knowledge of project management and consulting methodologies, with the ability to apply structured approaches to technical delivery.
• Able to work independently under pressure, managing competing deadlines and adapting to shifting requirements without loss of quality.
• Strong analytical capability to assess complex technical and business problems and translate findings into actionable engineering solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.

What We Offer

At Citi, you will join a high-performing global technology team where your work shapes the systems that support millions of customers. We offer an environment built on collaboration, continuous learning, and real ownership - giving you the tools, flexibility, and support to do your best work and grow your career.

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a sustainable work-life balance.
• Access to learning and development programmes that deepen technical expertise and support career progression at a global scale.
• Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering challenges across a globally connected technology organisation.
• Wellbeing support and resources designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.
• Competitive financial benefits and locally tailored rewards packages.
• Family support provisions and employee assistance programmes.

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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