L3 Support Lead - Java Applications - Vice President

Job description

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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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.

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