Java Microservices Applications Development Lead, VP

Citi; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development resources

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced Lead Applications Developer in Mississauga to own complex Java microservices initiatives. You will drive design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale systems within a global technology organization.

In this senior IC role, you set technical direction and translate business needs into scalable software solutions worldwide. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end development, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance and high engineering quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software application development or systems analysis.
• Deep expertise in Java microservices development, including system design and API integration.
• Proven ability to lead complex software projects from initiation to implementation.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one core area of applications development.
• Strong systems analysis skills and ability to translate findings into engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication of technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver Java-based microservices aligning with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead end-to-end software development across design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to integrate systems and launch new products.
• Analyze and resolve high-impact technical problems using deep domain knowledge.
• Assess interconnections across application, infrastructure, and architecture domains to guide decisions.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and analysts, guiding work and distributing tasks.

Skills

Java microservices

Software architecture

Mentoring & coaching

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud infrastructure

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Job description

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Position Overview

Citi is looking for an experienced Lead Applications Developer to take ownership of complex Java microservices engineering initiatives and drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale application systems within a global technology organization. In this senior individual contributor role, you will set technical direction across teams, translating business needs into scalable, high-quality software solutions that directly support Citi's products and operations worldwide. If you thrive on solving high-impact engineering challenges and raising the bar for those around you, this is the opportunity to do it at global scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver application systems built on Java microservices, ensuring designs meet enterprise architecture standards and support long‑term scalability goals.
• Lead end-to-end software development across design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation, setting technical standards that raise the quality of team output.
• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and product management teams to integrate systems effectively and identify improvements needed to launch new products and streamline processes.
• Analyze and resolve high-impact technical problems by applying deep knowledge of software systems, business processes, and industry engineering practices.
• Evaluate how application, infrastructure, and architecture domains interconnect, using that understanding to inform sound engineering decisions across the stack.
• Mentor and coach mid-level engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance, reviewing work, and distributing tasks to accelerate team delivery.
• Assess technical and business risk during design and implementation, ensuring solutions meet compliance requirements and uphold engineering quality standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in software application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering production‑grade solutions.
• Deep expertise in Java microservices development, including system design, API integration, and distributed application architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex software projects from initiation through to successful implementation.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one core area of applications development, with the ability to set technical direction within that domain.
• Strong systems analysis skills with the ability to evaluate complex application workflows and translate findings into clear engineering solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to both engineering peers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment, adapting plans quickly without losing sight of delivery commitments.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience working within large‑scale enterprise or financial services technology environments.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, or containerization technologies as part of a broader delivery ecosystem.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing flexibility without compromising collaboration.
• Significant scope to influence technical architecture and engineering direction at an enterprise scale.
• Ongoing access to learning and development resources to deepen your expertise and expand into adjacent technology domains.
• A performance‑driven environment where your technical contributions are recognized and directly connected to business outcomes.
• Competitive financial wellbeing support, including compensation and benefits designed for senior‑level professionals.
• Collaboration with skilled engineering teams across global locations, offering broad professional reach and knowledge exchange.
• Wellbeing support programs and work‑life balance initiatives that help you sustain high performance over the long term.

Full time

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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