Java Full Stack Developer - VP

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga, Canada is hiring an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to guide design, development and deployment of complex systems. You will lead cross‑functional teams, set technical direction and ensure alignment with architectural standards.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in apps development, strong Python/Java, Spring Boot, Flask/FastAPI, and frontend React/Angular/Vue. Cloud-native, Gen AI concepts, and SME capabilities are valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• SME in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Strong Python/Java full stack development skills.
• Deep experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot/Spring Core and Flask/FastAPI.
• Solid frontend experience with React/Angular/Vue.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with Gen AI concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and define system enhancements.
• Resolve high-impact problems by evaluating complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure adherence to architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor mid-level developers and allocate work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citigroup policies.
• Escalate and report control issues with transparency.

Skills

Full stack development

Python

Java

React

Cloud-native apps

Gen AI concepts

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Spring Boot

Flask

FastAPI

React

Angular

Vue

LangChain

MLflow

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

Discover your future at Citi:

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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.

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
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• 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
• Experience in full stack application development with strong expertise in Python orJava
• Deep experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot / Spring Core and Flask / FastAPI
• Solid frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud native applications
• Exposure to Gen AI concepts including:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) and transformer based systems
  • Prompt engineering and basic agent workflows
  • Vector search and retrieval concepts
• Familiarity with Gen AI frameworks/tools such as LangChain, LangGraph, MLflow, or workflow orchestration tools (e.g., n8n) (hands on experience preferred, but deep ML expertise not mandatory)
• Experience integrating Gen AI APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, etc.) into production applications
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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.

Automated Processing and AI

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Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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