Senior Full Stack Developer - Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and support enterprise-scale applications using modern full-stack technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular/React, Cloud Technologies, and AI-assisted development practices. This role requires end-to-end ownership of application delivery, from architecture and development through deployment and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, cloud-ready applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Build modern web applications using Angular and/or React with TypeScript.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and event-driven services using Kafka and messaging platforms.
• Implement caching and performance optimization solutions using Redis and Hazelcast.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants, GenAI platforms) to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architecture, QA, DevOps, and Business stakeholders in Agile teams.
• Drive application modernization, automation, observability, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership across the team.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in full-stack development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Java 17+
  • Spring Boot & Microservices
  • Angular (15+) and/or React
  • REST API Development
  • Kafka, Solace, JMS
  • Redis, Hazelcast
  • Oracle, MongoDB, Snowflake
  • Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps CI/CD
• Solid understanding of:
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Design Patterns
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Secure Coding Practices
  • Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and/or AWS Cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of API Security, OAuth2, JWT, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Vector Databases, or AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or Prometheus.
• Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.

Success Profile

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ownership mindset with focus on delivery, quality, and reliability.
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive engineering excellence.
• Effective communicator capable of working with global teams and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

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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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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