Senior Java Microservices Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global banking operations projects

Learning and development resources

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Banking Operations team within the Consumer Operations Technology organization.

You will design and deliver Java microservices that support critical banking operations at scale, contributing across the full software development lifecycle and mentoring junior engineers. The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence engineering practices across global markets.

Qualifications

• 8 to 13 years of software development experience, with design and programming focus.
• Hands-on Java and microservices experience in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to manage projects end to end with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and cross-team coordination.
• Autonomy in driving technical decisions and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Java microservices addressing business needs within Banking Operations.
• Lead all phases of the SDLC from analysis to deployment while maintaining quality.
• Analyze complex problems and engineer effective solutions for operational outcomes.
• Define security measures and operating standards for production reliability.
• Collaborate with users, clients, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Support planning and estimation activities to inform technical decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Software development

End-to-end delivery

Autonomy

Risk & compliance awareness

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Citi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Banking Operations team within the Consumer Operations Technology organization, where you will design and deliver Java microservices solutions that directly support critical banking operations at scale. In this role, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from feasibility and planning through to implementation and ongoing support — acting as a subject matter expert for both your team and senior stakeholders. This is an opportunity to build meaningful technology in a global financial institution where your engineering decisions have real business impact.

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 elevate control issues and apply ethical judgement in day-to-day engineering decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer

Joining Citi's Consumer Operations Technology organization means working on backend systems that power real banking operations at a global scale. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team that values technical rigour, delivery ownership, and continuous improvement, with access to the resources and support to grow your career at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

• 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

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