Java Applications Lead – AVP (Hybrid) Grow & Deliver

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India is seeking a Java Applications Development Lead AVP to drive design and delivery of scalable software solutions. You will work hands-on, shaping architecture, mentoring teams, and enforcing robust engineering practices across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes trunk-based development, CI/CD, security, and modern cloud-native tech (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker). You will collaborate in agile environments to deliver high-quality, resilient applications while keeping performance and

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on Java J2EE and Spring with 8-12 years of experience.
• Proficient in SQL (MS SQL/Oracle) and system design.
• Knowledge of microservices and Kafka is highly desirable.
• Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery.
• Strong CI/CD, DevOps practices, and secure coding.
• Experience with cloud-native tech (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving, fast-paced/Agile work style, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles.
• Ensure high unit test coverage, TDD/BDD, and code reviews.
• Contribute to hands-on coding, reviews, and refactoring to uphold standards.
• Follow trunk-based development for CI/CD and rapid delivery.

Skills

Java J2EE

Spring

SQL

System design

Kafka

CI/CD

DevOps

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Secure coding

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Citi in Pune, India is seeking a Java Applications Development Lead AVP to drive design and delivery of scalable software solutions. You will work hands-on, shaping architecture, mentoring teams, and enforcing robust engineering practices across the SDLC.

The role emphasizes trunk-based development, CI/CD, security, and modern cloud-native tech (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker). You will collaborate in agile environments to deliver high-quality, resilient applications while keeping performance and