Senior Java Solutions Architect- Vice President

We are looking for an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to design and lead enterprise-grade technology solutions across application, data, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with architectural vision—building scalable, secure, and intelligent systems using Java, Spring Boot, IBM BAM, Angular, Oracle, Snowflake and AI frameworks. Additional Key Responsibilities * Design and deliver end-to-end, cloud-native solutions leveraging Java Spring Boot, Angular * Architect and integrate high-performance data pipelines across Oracle, Snowflake and associated ecosystems. * Lead microservices and API architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and best practices. * Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and governance across development teams. * Drive DevOps automation with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions. * Enforce enterprise security, performance, and compliance standards. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business needs with technical strategy. * Manage all technology standards across functional area, ensuring development, understanding and adherence around the globe. * Provide an environment where Subject Matter Experts can work efficiently and delivery effectively. * Manage execution of IT strategy and roadmap for assigned technology area. * Apply an in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within engineering and basic knowledge of those elements in other areas. * Responsible for training and coaching team members, performance management activities, monitoring quantity and quality of work, and addressing development needs for assigned personnel. Qualifications: - * 12+ years of strong experience in Application Development or systems analysis role. * Strong Experience on Architecting Enterprise highly scalable applications * Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications. Experience in managing and implementing successful projects. * Proven engineering experience building robust, scalable, and maintainable applications in the Finance Technology industry. * Build, deploy, and test application components in a development environment during the implementation phase working with all layers of the application stack. * Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks. * Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment. Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication. Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices. Required Skills * Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Caching, Microservices, Python. * Frontend: Angular/React, REST API design. * Data & Analytics: Oracle, MongoDB, SQL/NoSQL * Cloud: ECS, Open Shift * AI/ML: Experience with AI Development tools like Co-Pilot, Claude, Devin AI * DevOps: CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes. * Security & Performance: OAuth2, JWT, encryption, and system optimization. * Experience: 10+ years in software engineering and architecture with full-stack and data expertise. Other * API integration * Distributed systems understanding * DevOps exposure (nice to have)​ * Strong hands-on coding capability (not just oversight) Should be able to: * Independently design modules * Own end-to-end delivery * Troubleshoot production issues​ Soft Skills * Strong analytical/problem-solving ability * Ability to work in global teams (NAM / APAC / EMEA) * Clear communication for business + tech alignment Nice to have:- * Experience on Observability and monitoring tech stack as well. * Understanding of Gen AI based Productivity tool like Microsoft Co-Pilot, Devin etc. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Technology \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Applications Development \------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time \------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.