Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Citi is hiring a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to own the technical direction of its tax technology platform. You’ll steer frontend React and backend Java/Spring Boot, mentor teams, and ensure scalable deployment and quality across data-heavy applications.

Join Citi in a hybrid setup, collaborating with cross-functional partners to plan releases and drive architectural excellence for global tax operations.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Java full stack or software architecture.
• Experience leading full stack development teams.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and React or JSF frameworks.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL data modeling and tuning.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes or OpenShift deployment.
• Bachelor's degree is required; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of apps spanning React frontend and Java/Spring Boot backend.
• Guide SQL data modeling and performance tuning for high-volume data.
• Direct container deployment strategy using Kubernetes/OpenShift for scalability.
• Establish testing, code quality, and automation standards.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship across the team.
• Coordinate with managers, analysts, and support leads for releases.
• Review production readiness and mitigate architectural risks.

Skills

Java Full Stack

Team Leadership

Java

Spring Boot

React

JSF

Oracle SQL

PL/SQL

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Data Lake Architecture

Snowflake

AWS S3

Apache Iceberg

Trino

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Job description

Java Full Stack Software Engineer - Vice President

Job Req Id:

261005415

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Nov. 02, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

As a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer, you will own the technical architecture and delivery quality of applications across Citi's Corporate Tax technology portfolio. You will set the direction for frontend frameworks like React and backend services built in Java and Spring Boot, while guiding a team of developers toward consistent engineering standards. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with direct influence over how tax applications are designed, deployed, and scaled.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical evolution of applications spanning frontend frameworks such as React and backend microservices built with Java and Spring Boot.
• Guide Oracle SQL and PL/SQL data modeling, performance tuning, and schema optimization for high-volume data processing.
• Direct containerization and deployment strategy using Kubernetes and OpenShift to ensure application scalability and stability.
• Establish testing, code quality, and automation standards that are embedded into everyday development workflows.
• Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and mentor developers and QA engineers across the team.
• Partner with application managers, business analysts, and support leads to plan technical releases.
• Review production readiness and resolve architectural risks before deployment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10-15 years of experience in Java Full stack applications development or software architecture.
• Demonstrated experience leading full stack development teams across frontend and backend technologies.
• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and either React or JSF frameworks.
• Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL data modeling and performance tuning.
• Hands‑on experience directing container deployment strategy using Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Architectural knowledge of modern data lake and analytical platforms such as Apache Iceberg, AWS S3, Snowflake, or Starburst and Trino.
• Experience guiding teams through legacy modernization efforts, such as migrating from JSF to React.

What We Offer

You will take ownership of technical direction for applications that support Citi's global tax operations, with the autonomy to shape how the team builds and delivers software.

• Work in a hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
• Influence architecture decisions and mentor engineers across a growing technology platform.
• Build long‑term career value through leadership experience on a global technology team.
• Access financial wellbeing programs and benefits that support your career milestones.

Lead the engineering direction of Citi's tax technology platform.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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