Lead Full Stack Developer - Vice President

Citi•Mississauga, ON

2d•CA$120,800 - CA$170,800•Onsite

About The Position

Citi is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Full Stack Developer to join our Platform Team. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and hands-on engineer, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade web applications that power Citi's global operations. You will lead a cross-functional frontend engineering team, collaborate closely with backend engineers and architects, and play a pivotal role in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned full stack engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and team leadership. As part of Citi's commitment to innovation, you will contribute to enterprise-wide migrations, consent order deliverables, and the continuous improvement of our engineering culture through rigorous code quality standards and agile delivery practices.

Requirements

6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in UI design and development, with decent technology experience on Javascript, Angular, Typescript, Node.js, Express.js, CSS, etc.
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all front-end development activities, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and delivery timelines.
Conduct technical walk-throughs and code reviews to uphold code quality, security, and adherence to Citi engineering standards.
Manage frontend framework and dependency upgrades with minimal disruption to production systems.
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and development processes; champion adoption where appropriate to drive efficiency and innovation.
Lead the end-to-end development and release of new product features across the full stack (Angular, Node.js, Java/Spring Boot).
Architect and develop utilities and tool in Node.js and Angular to accelerate frontend development workflows.
Spearhead enterprise-level technology migrations (e.g., Lightspeed) for the entire engineering team.
Collaborate with backend engineers on Java-based services, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
Deliver on regulatory and compliance-driven engineering projects (e.g., consent order deliverables) with precision and accountability.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Partner with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Design and lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate new architectural approaches and pipeline strategies.