Java Lead – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning -Vice President

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Job Overview

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Application Development Tech Lead Analyst (C13) based in Pune, India. XVA Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-inclass centralized cross asset platform risk system. We are re-engineering our technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you'll collaborate closely with high-caliber engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of XVA technology at Citi.

Role Overview/What will you do:

As an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product quality and delivery, working towards a target state of a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. This role combines strategic vision with rigorous quality assurance expertise, with a strong emphasis on driving value through automation, particularly in the realm of Generative AI.

• Lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint. • Drive product quality and delivery through automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, targeting a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention.

• Partner with management teams to define necessary system enhancements, deploy new products, and resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes.

• Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to formulate comprehensive requirements and propose innovative, efficient solutions. • Act as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration across various project impacts.

• Provide technical expertise, mentor mid-level developers and analysts, and establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.

• Proactively assess risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain clear, concise communication across all organizational levels.

Qualifications:

• 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in Apps Development role with hand on coding

• Demonstrated thought leadership in designing complex and distrusted systems

• In depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, Distributed Cache/Systems (e.g. Apache Ignite)

• Experience with Generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and their application in product development or quality assurance. • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as Copilot.

• Any experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is preferred • Great exposure to microservices architecture.

• API first design thinking and implementation using Rest • Experience with building applications on cloud platform such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift

• Proven implementation of design patterns and enterprise level architecture

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong organizational and project management skills • UI tech stack knowledge will be advantage • Business knowledge of CVA, XVA, regulatory stress testing is preferred

Education:

• A completed Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.

• A Master’s degree in preferred