Single PositionExplore a Career With UsView All JobsHybridSenior Java Technical Lead - Vice PresidentCHENNAI, Tamil Nādu, India No longer accepting applications.Job ID26972589Date posted06/15/2026DepartmentTechnologyJob DescriptionArchitect and Lead the Future of Fintech.Citi seeks a highly experienced and driven Senior Technical Lead to spearhead the re-engineering of a critical client-server application within our Issuer Services domain. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the technical vision and lead the development of innovative solutions for a leading global financial institution. Following the re-engineering effort, you will guide the team in delivering continuous business improvements and enhancements to the platform.Responsibilities:Provide hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction for the re-engineering of a mission-critical Issuer Services application.Design and implement robust, scalable, and performant solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies.Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions.Drive the adoption of modern software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of projects.Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.Champion the use of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a deep understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading and mentoring development teams.Proven experience architecting and delivering complex software solutions in an enterprise environment.Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).Experience with modern web technologies (Angular or similar frameworks is a plus).Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.Benefits:Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to lead a high-impact, transformative project.Collaborative and supportive work environment.Mentorship and career development opportunities within a leading global bank. This site uses only strictly necessary cookies to perform basic functions. You may adjust the settings of your internet browser to reject or block all cookies or trackers, but doing so may affect how the website functions. This website is hosted by an external service provider and all cookies are controlled and configured by Citi. For detailed information please read our Citi Careers Cookie Policy.I have read the cookie notice
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