Senior Java Microservices Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global banking operations exposure

Autonomy in engineering decisions

Learning resources

Performance-driven environment

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Citi in Chennai invites an experienced Java software engineer to design, develop, and deploy robust microservices for banking operations. You will lead all SDLC phases and collaborate with global teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

The role offers a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote), opportunities to mentor engineers, and access to Citi's learning resources. Strong emphasis on security and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 8 to 13 years of software development experience in analysis, design and programming.
• Hands-on Java-based applications with microservices architecture in an enterprise environment.
• End-to-end software project delivery experience under changing requirements.
• Familiarity with project management/consulting methodologies and cross-functional coordination.
• Autonomous work style with sound technical judgement and ownership.
• Commitment to risk awareness and ethical engineering decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java microservices addressing banking operations needs.
• Lead all SDLC phases from analysis to deployment, ensuring quality and delivery standards.
• Analyze complex problems and engineer solutions to improve operations.
• Define and enforce security measures and operating standards for production systems.
• Collaborate with business users, clients, and technology teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Support IT planning, feasibility studies, and time/cost estimation activities.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers within the team.

Skills

Java

Microservices

End-to-end delivery

Autonomy

Security/Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java microservices applications that address specific business needs within the Banking Operations team, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.
• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, construction, testing, and deployment, maintaining quality and delivery standards throughout.
• Analyse complex technical and business problems, evaluate system processes against industry standards, and engineer effective solutions that improve operational outcomes.
• Define and enforce security measures and operating standards as part of post-implementation reviews, ensuring systems perform reliably and securely in production.
• Collaborate with business users, clients, and cross-functional technology teams to gather requirements, recommend advanced engineering solutions, and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies, support IT planning, and contribute to time and cost estimation activities to inform sound technical decision-making.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting their professional development within the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8 to 13 years of experience in software application development, with a focus on systems analysis, design, and programming.
• Hands‑on experience building and delivering Java‑based applications, with practical knowledge of microservices architecture in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver software projects end to end, navigating shifting requirements and competing priorities under pressure.
• Working knowledge of project management and consulting methodologies, with the ability to coordinate effectively across technology and business teams.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound technical judgement and taking ownership of outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to risk awareness and compliance, including the ability to identify and apply ethical judgement in day‑to‑day engineering decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

• A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility while maintaining close collaboration with your team.
• The opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact Java microservices that underpin critical banking operations across global markets.
• Autonomy to make meaningful technical decisions and act as a subject matter expert, influencing both engineering practices and business outcomes.
• Access to learning and development resources that support technical growth and career progression within Citi's global technology network.
• A performance‑driven environment where your engineering contributions are recognized and directly connected to business results.
• Wellbeing and financial benefits aligned to your location, designed to support your long‑term professional and personal goals.

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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