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Lead Full Stack Java Engineer - Vice President

Posted Sep 17, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Full-Stack Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai Tamil Nadu India
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10-15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Education
Bachelor's

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Role Summary

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The Applications Development Technology Lead is a senior technology role focused on building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. The role leads applications systems analysis and programming activities while coordinating with management teams and advising mid-level developers and analysts.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with multiple management teams to integrate functions, identify system enhancements, and deploy new products and process...
  • Resolve high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards
  • Ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
  • Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Analyze issues and develop innovative solutions
  • Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary

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Qualifications

Applications development and systems analysis experience, including Java/J2EE backend development, React JS, REST/SOAP APIs, databases, cloud platforms, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and solution architecture. Requires leadership, project management, and clear written and verbal communication.

Required

  • Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
  • Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies
  • Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms
  • Strong experience developing and architecting integrated solution with non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability,...
  • Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols
  • Fundamental database concepts and experience with a relational database (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL platforms
  • Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks
  • Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred

  • Preferred experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA
  • Master’s degree preferred

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

The Applications Development Technology Lead is a senior level position responsible for building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:


* Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
* Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
* Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
* Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
* Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
* Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
* Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:
* 10-15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
* Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
* Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
* Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms

* Strong experience developing and architecting integrated solution with non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability, consistency.
* Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols
* Fundamental database concepts and experience with a relational database (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL platforms.
* Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks.
* Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes
* A good understanding of Standard, Enterprise Design Patterns, and SOLID principles
* Should have good understanding of Containers, docker deployment.
* Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha
* Preferred experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA .
* Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery technologies and tools.
* Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication


Education:
* Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
* Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.