Senior Java Architect & Tech Lead – Spring Boot + AI

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

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.