Senior Java Microservices Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Hybrid

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Citi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Banking Operations team within the Consumer Operations Technology organization, where you will design and deliver Java microservices solutions that directly support critical banking operations  this role, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle - from feasibility and planning through to implementation and ongoing support - acting as a subject matter expert for both your team and senior stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to build meaningful technology in a global financial institution where your engineering decisions have real business impact.

• Design, develop, and implement Java microservices applications that address specific business needs within the Banking Operations team, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.
• Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, construction, testing, and deployment, maintaining quality and delivery standards throughout.
• Analyse complex technical and business problems, evaluate system processes against industry standards, and engineer effective solutions that improve operational outcomes.
• Define and enforce security measures and operating standards as part of post-implementation reviews, ensuring systems perform reliably and securely in production.
• Collaborate with business users, clients, and cross-functional technology teams to gather requirements, recommend advanced engineering solutions, and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies, support IT planning, and contribute to time and cost estimation activities to inform sound technical decision-making.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, sharing technical knowledge and supporting their professional development within the team.

• 8 to 13 years of experience in software application development, with a focus on systems analysis, design, and programming.
• Hands-on experience building and delivering Java-based applications, with practical knowledge of microservices architecture in an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver software projects end to end, navigating shifting requirements and competing priorities under pressure.
• Working knowledge of project management and consulting methodologies, with the ability to coordinate effectively across technology and business teams.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound technical judgement and taking ownership of outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to risk awareness and compliance, including the ability to identify and elevate control issues and apply ethical judgement in day-to-day engineering decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

Joining Citi's Consumer Operations Technology organization means working on backend systems that power real banking operations at a global scale. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team that values technical rigour, delivery ownership, and continuous improvement, with access to the resources and support to grow your career at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

• A hybrid working model offering 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility while maintaining…