Posted May 2, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Provide vision and strategic direction for full stack development across Angular/React, Java, and Spring Boot ecosystems, aligning with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. - Lead the detailed design and architectural blueprinting of scalable, resilient, and performant solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and microservices architectures. - Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performance engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Engage with senior business stakeholders, product owners, and technology groups to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate progress, and influence strategic decisions. - Provide hands-on expertise in complex coding challenges, code reviews, and technical problem-solving, guiding teams in implementing best practices for UI/UX, unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing. - Champion high standards for code quality, security, and maintainability, driving the adoption of industry best practices, design patterns, and modularity. - Evaluate and advocate for the adoption of new development tools, libraries, and approaches to enhance delivery quality, efficiency, and system resilience. - Implement stringent security practices, analyze applications for vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with Citi's security policies and standards. - Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive user and system documentation, architectural diagrams, and knowledge transfer processes. - Act as a primary escalation point for complex technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions while demonstrating sound ethical judgment and compliance with regulations. Qualifications Required:
12+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry, with a significant portion in a leadership, architect, or principal engineer role. - Proven track record of leading and managing high-performance technical teams, driving complex projects to successful completion. - Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders. - Expert-level problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous and complex technical challenges. - Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Role Overview: You will be spearheading a critical multi-year technology initiative within the Wholesale Lending Credit Risk (WLCR) Technology Space at Citi. As a Senior Vice President, Full Stack Lead Java Architect, your primary responsibility will be to drive the design, development, and delivery of a next-generation platform encompassing Messaging, API, and Workflow Components crucial for Loans Services across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the Wholesale Lending Division and immerse yourself in business and technology initiatives within a Hybrid-Agile framework. Key Responsibilities:
Provide vision and strategic direction for full stack development across Angular/React, Java, and Spring Boot ecosystems, aligning with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. - Lead the detailed design and architectural blueprinting of scalable, resilient, and performant solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and microservices architectures. - Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performance engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Engage with senior business stakeholders, product owners, and technology groups to understand requirements, manage expectations, communicate progress, and influence strategic decisions. - Provide hands-on expertise in complex coding challenges, code reviews, and technical problem-solving, guiding teams in implementing best practices for UI/UX, unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing. - Champion high standards for code quality, security, and maintainability, driving the adoption of industry best practices, design patterns, and modularity. - Evaluate and advocate for the adoption of new development tools, libraries, and approaches to enhance delivery quality, efficiency, and system resilience. - Implement stringent security practices, an
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