Senior Java Solutions Architect- Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Chennai District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global exposure

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a Senior Java Solutions Architect – Vice President in Chennai, India, for hybrid work. You will lead enterprise-grade technology solutions across application, data, and cloud platforms, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and AI frameworks.

Strong leadership, architectural vision, and global collaboration are essential. You will drive DevOps automation, ensure security and performance standards, and mentor global teams while guiding IT strategy and

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering or architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade, scalable Java applications.
• Leadership and governance across global development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise-grade solutions across apps, data and cloud.
• Architect microservices and APIs for scalability and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and governance across teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Angular/React

REST API design

OAuth2/JWT

AI frameworks

CI/CD

DevOps

Security & Performance

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

OpenShift

Oracle

Snowflake

MongoDB

Python

Job description

## Senior Java Solutions Architect- Vice PresidentApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Chennai Tamil Nadu Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26979907We are looking for an experienced **Senior Solutions Architect** to design and lead enterprise-grade technology solutions across application, data, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with architectural vision—building scalable, secure, and intelligent systems using **Java, Spring Boot, IBM BAM, Angular, Oracle, Snowflake and AI frameworks**.**Additional** **Key Responsibilities*** Design and deliver end-to-end, cloud-native solutions leveraging Java Spring Boot, Angular* Architect and integrate high-performance data pipelines across Oracle, Snowflake and associated ecosystems.* Lead microservices and API architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and best practices.* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and governance across development teams.* Drive DevOps automation with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.* Enforce enterprise security, performance, and compliance standards.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with technical strategy.* Manage all technology standards across functional area, ensuring development, understanding and adherence around the globe.* Provide an environment where Subject Matter Experts can work efficiently and delivery effectively.* Manage execution of IT strategy and roadmap for assigned technology area.* Apply an in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within engineering and basic knowledge of those elements in other areas.* Responsible for training and coaching team members, performance management activities, monitoring quantity and quality of work, and addressing development needs for assigned personnel.**Qualifications: -*** 12+ years of strong experience in Application Development or systems analysis role.* Strong Experience on Architecting Enterprise highly scalable applications* Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications. Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.* Proven engineering experience building robust, scalable, and maintainable applications in the Finance Technology industry.* Build, deploy, and test application components in a development environment during the implementation phase working with all layers of the application stack.* Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks.* Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment. Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication. Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices.**Required Skills*** Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Caching, Microservices, Python.* Frontend: Angular/React, REST API design.* Data & Analytics: Oracle, MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL* Cloud: ECS, Open Shift* AI/ML: Experience with AI Development tools like Co-Pilot, Claude, Devin AI* DevOps: CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes.* Security & Performance: OAuth2, JWT, encryption, and system optimization.* Experience: 10+ years in software engineering and architecture with full-stack and data expertise.**Other*** API integration* Distributed systems understanding* DevOps exposure (nice to have)* Strong hands-on coding capability (not just oversight)**Should be able to:*** Independently design modules* Own end-to-end delivery* Troubleshoot production issues**Soft Skills*** Strong analytical/problem-solving ability* Ability to work in global teams (NAM / APAC / EMEA)* Clear communication for business + tech alignment**Nice to have:-*** Experience on Observability and monitoring tech stack as well.* Understanding of Gen AI based Productivity tool like Microsoft Co-Pilot, Devin etc.------------------------------------------------------## **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.------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *Accessibility at Citi.* *View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.*