Senior Java Technical Lead - Vice President

Citi; Pune District; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 7.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Citi is seeking a senior Java Technical Lead to spearhead modernization of the ETD Clearing platform. This hands-on role combines Java development, cloud-native architecture, and global team leadership to deliver scalable, secure real-time services for futures markets.

You will drive platform transformation, establish CI/CD practices, and mentor engineers across Pune and other regions, while advancing AI-assisted tooling and high‑quality engineering standards in a fast-paced capital markets

Formación

• 10-15 years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in global environments.
• Deep expertise in Java-based application development, including Spring Boot, microservices, and distributed systems design.
• Hands-on experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or Solace in high-throughput, low-latency contexts.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native apps on OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of API design, security, and auth frameworks with secure development practices.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling (OpenTelemetry, Grafana), and performance monitoring.
• Experience with caching and performance optimization (Redis, Couchbase).
• Demonstrated use of AI-assisted tooling (GitHub Copilot, Devin) to boost productivity and quality.
• Proven track record leading Agile teams and initiatives across distributed teams.
• Experience in financial services, especially Trade Processing or Clearing, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the ETD Clearing portfolio using Agile methods with stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, cloud-native apps, APIs, and services per Citi standards.
• Perform hands-on Java development and provide L3 production support for the ETD Clearing platform and real-time market flows.
• Drive platform transformation including legacy processor replacements and modern cloud containerization tech.
• Champion AI-assisted software engineering tools to speed development and improve quality.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to boost stability and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with global teams including Pune and ETD leads for release planning and delivery.
• Mentor junior/mid engineers, promote best practices, and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, product, and business units to deliver reusable enterprise capabilities.
• Manage technical risk, health, and regulatory compliance per Citi standards.

Conocimientos

Java/Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

OpenShift/Kubernetes/Docker

API Security

CI/CD

Caching

AI-assisted coding

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Spring Cloud

OpenTelemetry

Grafana

Git

Maven/Gradle

Descripción del empleo

This Java Technical Lead role is a senior-level software engineering leadership role embedded within Citi's Exchange-Traded Derivatives (ETD) Clearing technology organization, responsible for driving platform modernization and delivering strategic, business-critical capabilities across a global clearing infrastructure. The position sits at the intersection of hands-on Java development, cloud-native architecture, and engineering leadership supporting real-time message flows from global futures markets while leading the replacement of legacy product processors. The ideal candidate will bring deep enterprise engineering expertise, a track record of leading distributed teams, and a demonstrated commitment to AI-assisted software development practices. This role offers a compelling opportunity to shape the future of a mission-critical capital markets platform at one of the world's leading global financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the ETD Clearing portfolio using Agile methodologies, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications, APIs, and services aligned with Citi's architecture and engineering standards.
• Perform hands‑on Java‑based development and provide L3 production support for the core ETD Clearing platform, including real‑time message flows from global futures markets.
• Drive platform transformation efforts, including the replacement of legacy product processors and the adoption of modern cloud, containerization, and distributed systems technologies.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑assisted software engineering tools to accelerate development cycles, automate processes, and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to enhance platform stability, reliability, and time‑to‑market.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across global regions including Pune, India and with ETD technology leads to coordinate release planning and delivery.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers, promote technical best practices, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, QA, product, and business teams to deliver high‑quality, reusable enterprise capabilities.
• Manage technical risk, application health, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Citi's standards for client and asset protection.
• Drive engineering excellence through automation, testability, reusability, and operational rigor across the full software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of hands‑on software engineering experience delivering enterprise‑scale applications in complex, global environments.
• Deep expertise in Java‑based application development, including Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
• Hands‑on experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or Solace in high‑throughput, low‑latency environments.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud‑native applications on container platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of API design, application security, and authentication and authorization frameworks, with a commitment to secure software development practices.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling, and performance monitoring using technologies such as Git, Maven/Gradle, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana.
• Experience with caching and performance optimization technologies such as Redis or Couchbase.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI‑assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Devin to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.
• Proven track record working in Agile environments, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers across globally distributed teams.
• Experience within financial services, preferably supporting Trade Processing, Clearing, Middle Office, or related capital markets platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across business and technology organizations.
• Experience with Spring Cloud and cloud‑native Java technologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures and high‑volume, low‑latency systems within capital markets is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, related degree, or equivalent relevant experience.

This job description provides a high‑level review of the types of work performed. Other job‑related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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