
Lead Full Stack Java Developer
- Job Req Id:
- 25889143
- Location(s):
- Mississauga, Canada
- Job Type:
- Hybrid
- Posted:
- Jul. 31, 2025
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Job Overview
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 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:
Should possess 6-10+ years of relevant experience in Application Development role
Should possess at least 2 - 3 years of experience Leading, Managing a Development team of at least 4/5 individuals
Strong hands-on Server-side Java skills and proficiency with concurrent programing
In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, Angular, jQuery, and CSS
Strong Experience with Oracle and/or MongoDB database, creating SQL queries
Experience in Agile, Scrum, and/or Test Driven Development environment
In-depth knowledge about modern application architecture, practical experience with Microservices Framework like Spring Boot, Event Driven Services, Cloud Native Applications Development
Practical experience with Web API, Kafka, GIT
Experience with IBM WebSphere is a plus
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Data Modeling and data architecture experience is beneficial
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Technology------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
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