Backend Java Developer, Vice President

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 172,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi’s BCMA Technology team is seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands‑on Java/J2EE and Spring experience to build enterprise applications. You will work on microservices, Docker, OpenShift, and MongoDB in an agile, DevOps environment.

The role demands leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with global teams to deliver high‑visibility projects while adhering to Citi’s engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience as technical team lead.
• Extensive experience system analysis and design.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

Responsibilities

• As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
• Own success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.
• Responsible for systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities.
• Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements.
• Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation.
• Communicate continually with the client and project teams – Clarify client’s needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.
• Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
• Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
• Perform code & design reviews consistently.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservices

MongoDB

Git

Jira

OpenShift

Docker

Kafka

Agile/Scrum

System analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

Git

Jira

OpenShift

Docker

Kafka

Job description

Introduction

Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG) is comprised of diverse, talented professionals located in more than 100 countries, jurisdictions and territories globally. Citi's Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA) is one of four divisions within ICG and provides comprehensive relationship coverage along with a full suite of products and services.

BCMA (Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory) Technology is a business aligned technology organization focused on providing best‑class products and services to our global clients while solving our bankers’ biggest pain points. We are a cross‑functional, globally distributed team of talented individuals, creating platforms/products that aims to deliver innovative solutions to bankers and clients by applying latest engineering standards, agile operating model and DevOps practices.

BCMA technology is focused on building a cross‑functional team of talented individuals, creating a unique platform to deliver products that will disrupt the industry through technical innovation and creativity.

The position is within BCMA Technology, and we are seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands‑on experience in developing server‑side components in Java. Candidate must have experience in developing enterprise application using Java/J2EE & Spring. The work will include strategic state‑of‑the‑art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps high standard/ Micro services/ Docker for application hosting. Candidate will be working on fast‑paced, highly visible, and challenging projects. Candidate is expected to be a self‑starter and someone who loves technology in general and excels when challenged.

Why Citi?

• Over 200 years in business with a great team of creative, visionary and entrepreneurial thinkers.
• Tremendous opportunities to advance, open to everyone across all levels. Learn and grow simultaneously!
• We offer a unique journey of personal and professional development, accomplishment and satisfaction.
• We value intelligence and a global mindset. There is a strong culture of empowerment here – we embrace diversity.
• We do our best to be flexible and may differ depending on the business or area.
• Citi India supports would be and returning mothers with various childcare benefits.
• Citi offers a robust training program. We continually reevaluate our training model to ensure that we are always offering the most relevant and best in class training.
• At Citi, we value internal mobility. We want you to build a long‑term career with us, so you can expect opportunities to move around the organization.

Responsibilities

• As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
• Own success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.
• Responsible for systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements
• Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation
• Communicate continually with the client and project teams – Clarify client’s needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.
• Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
• Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
• Perform code & design reviews consistently.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.

Technology Skills

• Must have expert level (hands‑on) knowledge and understanding in JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework stack
• Must have Deep understanding of Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices is highly preferred
• Must have Hands‑on MongoDB knowledge / experience
• Must have experience in SCMs like GIT; and tools like JIRA
• Good understanding of OpenShift & Docker
• Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
• Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)
• Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience as technical team lead
• Extensive experience system analysis and design
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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