Lead Java Engineer - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Java Engineer – Vice President to architect and build core platform controls, leading one or more scrum teams in a hybrid environment in Pune. The role blends hands-on coding with technical leadership and strategic direction across backend, API, and frontend interactions.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in software development, expertise in Java/Spring Boot, and strong experience with containerization and cloud-native architectures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development
• Java/Spring Boot mandatory
• Experience leading technical projects or teams
• Experience with containerization technologies and cloud-native apps
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of architecture and microservice design
• Experience with RESTful APIs and modern frontend frameworks is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer, shaping design and implementing features
• Champion AI tooling to accelerate development and improve quality
• Build robust API integrations with firm-wide systems
• Collaborate with frontend teams to power micro-frontend apps (React/Angular)
• Own end-to-end feature development from design to deployment
• Mentor teammates on best practices and modern workflows

Skills

Java / Spring Boot

Containerization

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

AI tooling

Frontend frameworks

Leadership

Cloud-native

Financial services domain

Code quality

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Lead Java Engineer - Vice President

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Hybrid

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Job Overview

The Role:

The Engineering Lead Analyst is a senior, hands-on technical leadership position responsible for architecting and building the next-generation of platforms for our core Controls Technology area. As a hands-on technical leader for one or more scrum teams, you will be a key voice in our architecture, driving innovation and ensuring our engineering practices meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This is a role for a "player-coach" who thrives on impacting design, mentoring engineers, and contributing directly to the codebase.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a Scrum Team as a Hands-On Engineer: Guide the technical direction and impact the design of highly scalable, containerized Java Spring Boot microservices, while actively contributing to the codebase and driving feature implementation alongside your team.
• Champion Innovation with AI Tooling: Actively explore, pilot, and integrate cutting-edge AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced code analyzers) to accelerate development velocity, enhance code quality, and champion a culture of innovation within the team.
• Build Critical System Integrations: Design and implement robust, high-performance APIs to connect our new platforms with a diverse landscape of firm-wide control systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across the enterprise.
• Shape the Full-Stack Experience: Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless user experiences, shaping the APIs that power our modern Micro-Frontend (MFE) applications built with React and Angular.
• Drive End-to-End Feature Ownership: Take full ownership of the development lifecycle for key features, from architectural design and technical specifications through to implementation and deployment in a high-impact, agile environment.
• Mentor and Elevate the Team: Advise and mentor team members on best practices in software design, containerization, and modern development workflows, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a proven track record in building and designing robust backend systems.
• Experience in Java / Spring Boot framework is mandatory - Preferred if candidate has exposure in React or Angular.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and building cloud-native applications.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or acting as a tech lead for a development team.
• A keen interest in or experience with leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, microservice design patterns, and RESTful API development best practices.
• Experience working in Financial Services or another large, complex global environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular) is a significant plus.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Full time

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