Senior Java Solutions Architect- Vice President

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

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design and lead enterprise-grade technology solutions across application, data, and cloud platforms. The role combines hands-on technical depth with architectural vision to build scalable, secure, and intelligent systems.

The candidate will drive end-to-end solutions, data pipelines, and API strategies while mentoring teams and governing architecture standards across global delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in application development or systems analysis.
• Strong experience architecting enterprise, scalable applications.
• Proven record in finance tech or large global environments.
• Ability to design, build, test and deploy across full stack and data layers.
• Proactive, independent with clear written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead end-to-end, cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Angular.
• Architect and integrate data pipelines across Oracle, Snowflake and ecosystems.
• Lead microservices and API architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership, governance and mentoring across teams.
• Drive DevOps automation with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Ensure security, performance and compliance across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams aligning business needs with tech strategy.
• Manage technology standards globally and guide SME teams.
• Coach and develop personnel, monitor delivery quality and growth needs.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Caching

Microservices

Python

Angular

React

Oracle

MongoDB

SQL/NoSQL

OpenShift

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

OAuth2

JWT

Security & Performance

Observability

Gen AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IBM BAM

Job description

We 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.

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