Lead Full Stack Java Developer – Vice President

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Mississauga; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a Lead Full Stack Java Developer to drive complex, large-scale systems across platforms. You will lead design, development, and delivery of front-end and back-end components using Java, React, and Oracle, with a focus on scalable microservices and cloud-native patterns.

The role requires 6+ years in software development, strong architectural sense, and experience with CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, and AWS.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience with Java and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with microservices, REST, GraphQL, and cloud-native development.
• Proficiency with CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, and OpenShift.
• Strong SQL/Oracle database experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with AI tools for development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead application systems analysis and programming activities.
• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure integration of functions and identify system enhancements.
• Resolve high‑impact problems through evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure design adheres to the architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how business areas such as architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve goals.
• Provide in‑depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid‑level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policy.

Skills

Java

React

Spring Boot

Oracle

Microservices

REST

GraphQL

CI/CD

Docker

Jenkins

OpenShift

AWS

Agile

JIRA

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Docker

Jenkins

OpenShift

AWS

Job description

The Lead Full Stack Java Developer 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 is to lead application systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals and identify necessary system enhancements.
• Resolve high‑impact problems and projects through in‑depth evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure design adheres to the architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how business areas such as architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve goals.
• Provide in‑depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid‑level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience specializing in Java, JavaScript frameworks (React, Spring Boot), and Oracle.
• In‑depth knowledge of modern application architecture principles, data structures, and object‑oriented programming using Java.
• Practical experience with AI tools for enhancing development workflows.
• Proficiency in micro‑services frameworks, event‑driven services, and cloud‑native development.
• Experience with service‑oriented and microservices architectures, REST and GraphQL implementations.
• Full‑stack proficiency: design, develop, and maintain front‑end and back‑end components.
• Front‑end development expertise using React, HTML5, and CSS.
• Back‑end development experience with Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Database expertise with SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle RDBMS.
• API development: high‑performance RESTful APIs.
• CI/CD and DevOps skills with Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, OpenShift; AWS experience is a plus.
• Agile methodology experience and JIRA usage.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.

Education

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

Other duties may be assigned as required.

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