Java Developer Lead Engineer - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to design, develop, and deploy high-performance Java/Spring Boot applications using MongoDB for persistence. The role blends backend development with emerging AI technologies to drive innovative software solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead application analysis, programming activities, and mentor mid-level developers while leveraging AI tools such as Copilot and Codex to improve quality and speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of functions to deploy new products and improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems by evaluating complex processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and architecture adherence.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Guide mid-level developers and analysts and allocate work.
• Use AI-powered tools to pre-scan code for issues and optimize performance.
• Develop, integrate, and deploy AI Agents to enhance intelligence.
• Apply Prompt Engineering to optimize interactions with AI systems.

Skills

Spring Framework

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

XML/JSON

AI development tools

Angular

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven/Gradle

Google ADK

Devin

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Codex

Anti Gravity

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend traditionalbackend development expertise with emerging AI technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-performance applications using Java and Spring Boot, coupled with MongoDB for data persistence.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Utilize AI-powered code analysis tools to pre-scan code for potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and style deviations, allowing human reviewers to focus on higher-level logic and design.
• Develop, integrate, and deploy AI Agents to enhance application intelligence and automation.
• Apply Prompt Engineering methodologies to optimize interactions with large language models and other AI systems.
• Utilize the Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) to build, test, and deploy AI-powered features and applications.

Required Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Git and standard branching strategies (e.g., Gitflow).
• Familiarity with web services (SOAP/REST), XML, JSON.
• Demonstrable exposure and practical experience with AI development tools such as Devin, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Anti Gravity, and Codex.
• Angular experience is a plus.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 6-12 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrableexperience with AI Agents, including their design, implementation, and integration into software systems.
• Familiarity with theGoogle ADK or similar AI development kits/platforms.

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.

Automated Processing and AI

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