Digital Software Lead Analyst

Citi

. Execute and drive results on large-scale efforts or multiple smaller efforts .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePune • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in application development methodologies, architectural guidance, and lifecycle management of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs). Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, driving secure cryptographic engineering, and implementing best practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

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10+ Years Experience In Apps DevelopmentExpertise In Application Development MethodologiesExperience With Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)Knowledge Of Red Hat OpenShift And KubernetesExperience With Generative AI And LLM-Powered Applications

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentArchitectural GuidanceCryptographic EngineeringSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Code Quality AutomationUnit TestingDesign PatternsAgile MethodologiesCI/CDData Structures

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Red Hat OpenShiftKubernetesHardware Security Modules (HSMs)JWT Signing/VerificationGenerative AI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureBanking Security StandardsFIPS 140PKCS#11Digital Signatures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesOpenShiftSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute and drive results on large-scale efforts or multiple smaller efforts
Serve as development lead for medium and large projects
Plan and manage application development assignments involving large budgets, cross-functional projects, or multiple projects
Analyze technical and business risks and communicate them to business owners
Provide architectural guidance during preplanning and ensure principles and best practices are followed
Publish design review extensions and documented guidance aligned to sprint plans and timelines
Participate in the design review board and share best practices across the organization
Participate in microservices and NGA code reviews
Mentor and coach SDEs and their teams
Provide long-term perspectives for business and technology choices
Direct teams in developing efficient systems with appropriate hardware, runtime, performance, load, and memory usage
Make broader design decisions and develop long-term strategies influencing development processes and standards
Conduct Design Reviews for Agile and Plan of Record (POR) projects
Conduct Code Reviews for Next Gen Architecture (NGA) projects
Provide architectural guidance aligned with CTO guidelines and platform standards
Drive clarity and strategy independently when business or technical strategy is undefined
Conduct design reviews and code reviews for assigned lines of business
Drive teams inside and outside the organization to deliver expected results
Create delivery plans and resolve dependencies between agile and waterfall efforts
Apply engineering best practices across the SDLC
Communicate metrics on Design Reviews, Code Reviews, CI/CD, and Design Patterns adoption
Communicate progress, anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and mitigate issues and risks
Implement continuous improvement and introduce new technology
Influence scrum teams beyond the immediate area of focus
Lead HSM architecture, integration, and lifecycle management
Drive secure JWT signing/verification and cryptographic engineering through HSMs
Lead cloud-native transformation and container orchestration across Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
Champion enterprise integration of Generative AI and LLM-powered applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience in an Apps Development role or senior-level experience in an Enterprise Architecture role
Subject matter expertise in one or more relevant areas
Expertise in application development methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Strong understanding of client core business functions
Comprehensive understanding of the business domain, systems, and products
Knowledge of engineering best practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Bachelor’s/University degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Experience leading architecture, integration, and lifecycle management of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Knowledge of enterprise key management, certificate-based encryption/decryption, and digital signatures
Experience with JWT signing/verification and cryptographic engineering via HSMs
Knowledge of PKCS#11, FIPS 140, and banking security standards
Advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and networking
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
Experience with Generative AI and LLM-powered applications
Knowledge of automating code quality, code performance, unit testing, and build processing in CI/CD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities