VP-Level Fullstack Lead & Architect

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Fullstack Developer Lead Vice President

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Job Req Id:

26954078

Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Posted:

May. 21, 2026

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Job Overview

Job Description

This role 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.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a full-stack role.
• 5+ years and strong proficiency in Java development, including Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and related ecosystem.
• Expert-level skills in ReactJS and its core principles, along with experience in popular React workflows (such as Flux or Redux) and component libraries.
• Demonstrable experience with RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL), including advanced SQL, schema design, and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB), including data modeling and query optimization for these systems.
• Proven experience with CI/CD application delivery management, including tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an agile development environment.

Preferred skills:

• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), or practical application of AI in software solutions.
• Experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library).
• Experience with GraphQL.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

Full Stack Development, Java, Java Full Stack Development, React.js, Software Development, Spring Boot, Spring Framework.

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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.

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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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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