Java Lead – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning - Vice President at Citi

Department: Technology

Setup: On-site
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Type: Full-time
Level: exec
Posted: Apr 27, 2026

Description

Citi is hiring a Vice President, Application Development Tech Lead Analyst (C13) in Pune, India, to lead application systems analysis and programming, drive product quality and delivery through automation and generative AI, define requirements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor developers and analysts. The role requires 12–15 years of relevant application development experience, strong distributed-systems and Java/Spring/Kafka expertise, cloud and microservices experience, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or an equivalent field.

Required Skills

Java
Spring
Kafka
Generative AI
Microservices
REST
Docker
Kubernetes
MongoDB
Apache Ignite

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent
Required Previous Experiences: 12–15 years of relevant application development experience with hands-on coding
Thought leadership designing complex distributed systems
Experience applying generative AI concepts in product development or quality assurance
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
Extensive exposure to microservices architecture
API-first design and REST implementation
Experience building applications on Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift
Implementation of design patterns and enterprise-level architecture
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
UI technology stack knowledge
Business knowledge of CVA, XVA, and regulatory stress testing