Senior Java Platform & Architecture Leader

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai, India is seeking a Vice President for Java Applications Development to lead delivery of complex software solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment. This senior role demands deep Java, Spring, Oracle, and CI/CD expertise, plus strong architectural vision and the ability to mentor engineers across time zones.

The position requires collaboration with product owners, security/compliance controls, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years IT experience.
• Strong Java/Spring and Oracle/PLSQL expertise.
• Experience with CI/CD and architectural leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead software delivery timeline and collaborate with Product Owners to translate objectives into architectures.
• Provide hands-on leadership, code reviews, automated testing, and security controls.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts and drive enterprise-class solutions.
• Define frameworks, run pilots/POCs, and support production implementations.
• Ensure alignment with risk, compliance, and business goals.

Skills

Java

Spring

React

CI/CD

Oracle

PL/SQL

RDBMS

Cloud

Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

UML

Job description

Citi in Chennai, India is seeking a Vice President for Java Applications Development to lead delivery of complex software solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment. This senior role demands deep Java, Spring, Oracle, and CI/CD expertise, plus strong architectural vision and the ability to mentor engineers across time zones.

The position requires collaboration with product owners, security/compliance controls, and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable and robust solutions.