Apps Development Group Leader - Modern Engineering - Chennai

We are looking for a highly skilled and extremely hands-on Software Engineering Group Leader to drive modern engineering practices and technology transformation within our teams. The leader will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while ensuring best-in-class engineering standards, including trunk-based development, test automation, security, and modern ways of working. This role requires deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Candidate to be ahands-onengineer with extensive coding experience
Design and architect robust, scalable, secure and high-performance Java based applications
Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards.
Lead the development ofMicro Servicesbased architectures and cloud based applications
Evaluateand recommend new technologies, tools and framework to the business unit
Oversee development, deployment and integration of software solutions
Provide technical guidance, conductCode Reviewsand ensure adherence to best coding practices in readability, performance, and security
Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
Drive the adoption of modern engineering ways of working, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
PossessDevOpsexperience and work closely with DevOps team to streamline CI/CD and cloud deployments
Troubleshootand resolve technical issues and ensuring smooth BAU

Skills and Qualifications:
Must-Have Skills:
15+ years of relevant experience
Strong hands-on coding experience in Java, J2EE.Experience in applications development
Proficiency inJava 17, 21version andSpringframeworks
Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture.
Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies.
Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and automation-first mindset to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding.
Work experience in multiplemessagingmiddleware (Kafka, MQ etc..)
Experience in Docker/Container Orchestrationtools (K8S/Open Shift)
Exposure to any of theDistributedcachingtechnologies
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
Experience in managing global technology teams and in migrating legacy systems into the latest tech stack
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good-to-Have Skills:
Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks and modern ways of working in product development.
Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Education:
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:
Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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