Citi—Senior Full Stack Developer - Assistant Vice President

Job description

Description: 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. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.