Senior Platform Engineer, Java Full Stack Applications Development, SVP

The Senior Platform Engineering Lead is a pivotal senior-level engineering position responsible for driving the establishment, modernization, and implementation of robust application systems within the Inventory Management domain. This role demands a strong blend of technical leadership, architectural expertise, and hands-on guidance to matrixed Technology Teams. The overall objective is to lead comprehensive application systems analysis, cutting-edge design, and efficient implementation activities, ensuring high-volume, low-latency, and scalable enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural & Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the design and development as a full-stack architect
    , specializing in Java, Angular and relational databases
    , for building very high-volume, low-latency enterprise applications that are adaptable and scalable to evolving market conditions.
  • Drive the architectural evolution of systems, championing best practices in microservices architecture
    , Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and distributed processing fundamentals.
  • Formulate and execute strategies for the transformation of legacy monolithic systems (e.g., running on Web Logic) into modern, cloud-native microservices ecosystems, or hybrid approaches where applicable, utilizing the latest technologies and transformation patterns.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership in database design (SQL/No
    
    SQL),
    messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, MQ), and overall data architecture to identify gaps and drive solutions.
• Systems Analysis, Design & Modernization:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of complex business processes, existing system architectures, and industry standards to define and develop innovative technical solutions for high-level problems.
  • Consult with end-users and key stakeholders to accurately capture system function specifications, translating them into technical designs and user stories (e.g., in JIRA).
  • Evaluate the impact of various architectural and design choices, clearly presenting the trade-offs and implications to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Lead the management of both functional and non-functional requirements, making critical decisions on technical solutions and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Development & Quality Assurance:
  • Lead the development of solutions following established technical designs, application development standards, and stringent quality processes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide critical oversight of design and implementation reviews for key initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, resiliency, risk mitigation, and optimal performance before deployment to production.
  • Help ensure high-quality software delivery by providing guidance on comprehensive testing strategies, including planning and designing performance testing, and offering feedback for tuning performance and other non-functional aspects of the application.
  • Lead the building and maintenance of robust test automation suites to support continuous integration and regression efforts.
• Mentorship & Team Development:
  • Allocate work, mentor, advise, and coach developers, analysts, and new team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Inspire and lead development resources within the Inventory Management Application team, Operation Solution team, and the broader Citi organization with best practices, process improvement, and the adoption of new technologies.
  • Lead developers through complex design challenges, conduct thorough code reviews, and actively participate in the development process to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across various functions and communicate effectively with external parties as necessary.
  • Gather requirements, provide end-to-end design guidance, architectural oversight, and proactive problem management, interacting with senior leaders, business, and technology groups.
  • Ensure that technology roadmaps align appropriately with business strategies and long-term plans.
• Risk Management & Operational Excellence:
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular…