Senior Java Principal Engineer, Markets Payment Platform

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Java Engineering Lead to guide the design and development of a cloud-native cash management platform. You will lead multiple engineering teams across global locations and mentor engineers to achieve technical excellence.

The role combines hands-on coding with strategic engineering leadership, Agile delivery, and business partner collaboration to deliver scalable, resilient fintech solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software engineering with hands-on delivery and leadership.
• Proficiency in Java; frontend experience with React/Angular.
• Experience leading global engineering teams in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and hands-on development of a cloud-native cash management platform.
• Manage multiple engineering teams across global locations; performance and hiring decisions.
• Coach and mentor engineers to drive technical excellence and team culture.
• Oversee resources, budget, and planning; monitor outcomes and risk.
• Define engineering standards and improve development practices.

Skills

Java

React/Angular

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

The Java Engineering Lead is a senior management-level position responsible for the strategic design, hands‑on development, and successful delivery of a next‑generation, cloud‑native payment platform supporting the Markets Business. This role blends deep technical proficiency in Java and React with strong people leadership, requiring a hands‑on engineering manager who can both write production‑quality code and develop high‑performing global engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of driving technical excellence within Agile frameworks, delivering complex technology solutions at scale, and coaching engineers to reach their full potential. This is a high‑impact opportunity for a results‑oriented engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and hands‑on development of a cloud‑native cash management platform, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and resilient solutions.
• Manage multiple engineering teams across global locations, conducting personnel duties including performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to drive technical excellence and foster a collaborative, results‑oriented team culture.
• Provide strategic influence over resources, budget management, and planning while monitoring outcomes and end results.
• Integrate deep knowledge of Java application development within the broader technology function to achieve established organizational goals.
• Define and enforce engineering standards and essential procedures, contributing to the continuous improvement of development practices.
• Apply sound evaluative judgment in complex, dynamic situations by drawing on both internal expertise and external sources.
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across business, operations, and technology functions, and communicate effectively with external parties as necessary.
• Assess and manage risk in alignment with firm policy, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations with transparency and ethical judgment.
• Supervise team activity, establish clear accountability, and elevate control issues appropriately to safeguard the organization and its clients.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on technical delivery and engineering leadership.
• Proficiency in Java application development; experience with Angular or React for front‑end development.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud‑native technologies and modern distributed systems architecture.
• Demonstrated experience managing global engineering teams and delivering complex technology solutions in large‑scale environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile ways of working, with the ability to drive delivery within iterative development frameworks.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor engineers, building high‑performing teams with a culture of technical excellence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders across business, operations, and technology.
• Working knowledge of industry practices, engineering standards, and regulatory considerations within financial services or enterprise technology.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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