Senior Java Software Engineer Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (VP) to join its global technology team in Mumbai, India. You will contribute to OTC derivatives, margin, collateral, payments, and cash management platforms, driving an engineering culture and delivering robust tech solutions across the full SDLC.

You will work with demanding stakeholders, building scalable systems using Java, Python, JavaScript/React, and Spring.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs using Spring framework.
• Strong background in event-driven systems and microservices.
• Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with software focus.

Responsibilities

• Build robust, high-quality software solutions across SDLC, collaborating with product and business teams.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices with modern frameworks.
• Apply TDD and clean code practices to deliver reliable systems.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript/React

REST APIs

Spring

Microservices

TDD

SQL/Data Structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

S3

DynamoDB

MongoDB

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (VP)

As part of our global technology team, you will be working with a group of passionate engineers who work on building technical solutions to solve complex business problems.

We are going through a very exciting phase of transformation in OTC derivatives, margin and collateral and payments and cash management domains in Markets Technology, and you will be required to participate in the whole spectrum of SDLC, closely working with product teams, business users and support teams. We expect you to help us in building a strong engineering culture within our global teams.

This role is for someone who is a strong technologist, enjoys solving engineering challenges, has experience in building robust and high‑quality solutions, has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands‑on professional software development experience


• Proficiency in programming in Java, Python, JavaScript or React


• Experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring


• Experience of working with event driven systems, microservices, micro‑frontend UIs


• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles


• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL


• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment


• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of using cloud services such as AWS and distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, S3, DynamoDB, MongoDB or any other NoSQL database


• Experience of working in investment bank or financial services industry

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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