Senior Lead Java Fullstack Software Engineer

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 201,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring an Applications Development Technology Senior Lead Analyst to lead the design, analysis and delivery of scalable application systems within the Technology team. You will guide cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and ensure projects align with business goals.

The role requires deep full‑stack expertise, modern Java/Spring Boot backends, Angular front-ends, and cloud/CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack web application development.
• Strong backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, security, performance, scalability).
• Strong frontend development experience with Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and event streaming with Kafka.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub/Bitbucket workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes.
• Analyze complex business and system processes to define solutions to high level problems.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets and cross functional projects.
• Develop methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation.
• Consult with end users to identify system specifications and incorporate into design.
• Allocate work and coach developers, analysts, and new team members.
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citigroup policies and safeguard assets.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

Kendo UI

Micro front-end

API design

Microservices

SQL Server

Elasticsearch

Kafka

GitHub/Bitbucket

CI/CD

Agile

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Testing frameworks

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kendo UI

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

GitHub/Bitbucket

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.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

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