Senior Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer

Citigroup; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 206,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup is seeking an Applications Development Technology Senior Lead Analyst to drive end-to-end development of large-scale web applications in Mississauga. Lead architecture, design, and delivery across multiple teams to achieve business goals.

You will utilize Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, with microservices and cloud patterns, while ensuring code quality, security, and alignment with Citi's risk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack web application development.
• Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, security concepts, performance, and scalability).
• Strong front-end development experience with Angular including TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience using UI component libraries such as Kendo UI.
• Working knowledge of micro front-end architecture and patterns.
• Solid understanding of API design and microservices (service boundaries, resilience, observability basics).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server and relational data modeling.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and event streaming with Kafka.
• Proficiency with GitHub / Bitbucket workflows and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work collaboratively in an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes.
• Analyze complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high level problems.
• Provide expertise in area of advanced knowledge of applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets, cross functional project, or multiple projects.
• Develop application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals.
• Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design.
• Allocate work, and act as an advisor/coach developers, analysts, and new team members.
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties.
• 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.

Skills

Full-stack development

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

Kendo UI

Micro front-end

API design

Microservices

SQL Server

Elasticsearch

Kafka

GitHub/Bitbucket

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Automated testing

Observability

Production support

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kendo UI

GitHub

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Senior 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

• Lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes
• Analyze complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high level problems
• Provide expertise in area of advanced knowledge of applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets, cross functional project, or multiple projects
• Develop application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals
• Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design
• Allocate work, and act as an advisor/coach developers, analysts, and new team members
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties
• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack web application development.
• Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, security concepts, performance, and scalability).
• Strong front-end development experience with Angular including TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience using UI component libraries such as Kendo UI.
• Working knowledge of micro front-end architecture and patterns.
• Solid understanding of API design and microservices (service boundaries, resilience, observability basics).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server and relational data modeling.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and event streaming with Kafka.
• Proficiency with GitHub / Bitbucket workflows and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work collaboratively in an agile team.
• Preferred / Nice to Have
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, and UI testing).
• Exposure to observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and production support

Education

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

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$145,100.00 - $217,700.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

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