L3 Support Lead - Java Applications - Vice President
- Company: Citigroup
- Location: Pune Maharashtra India
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-10-17
* 12+ years of relevant experience in application development and engineering management within the Financial Services or banking industry.
* 12+ years of experience as a Java/J2EE Applications Development Manager, Engineering Lead, or Application Management Lead.
* Proven track record of leading and delivering robust, scalable enterprise applications utilizing modern architectures and SDLC standards.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & ARCHITECTURE
* Core Tech Stack: Strong hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, Angular/modern UI frameworks, PL/SQL, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
* Engineering Excellence: Proficient in architectural design, hands-on coding, secure code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and disciplined software development and release processes.
* Agile Delivery: Solid understanding and practical experience leading teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
LEADERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
* Demonstrated track record in people management, talent development, and technical team leadership.
* Proven experience in stakeholder management, partnering directly with business sponsors, product owners, and cross-functional technology partners.
* Clear, concise, and executive-ready written and verbal communication skills.
PROBLEM SOLVING & OPERATIONAL GOVERNANCE
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business processes, system architectures, and industry standards to resolve high-impact technical challenges.
* Comprehensive experience in issue tracking, incident remediation, root cause analysis (RCA), and closure.
* Ability to collaborate seamlessly with L1/L2 production support and infrastructure teams to ensure operational resilience and high system availability.
* Proactive self-starter with a passion for continuous technological innovation and disciplined delivery.
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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
Please see the requirements listed above.
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OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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