Senior Java Developer - Vice President

Citi•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Development Senior Manager (Senior Java Developer – Vice President) is a senior‑level position responsible for driving results through hands‑on technical leadership and team guidance in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications. This role combines deep technical expertise with team leadership, contributing to the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead Java development initiatives, deliver complex integrations across platforms, and ensure high‑quality, scalable, and compliant application solutions.

Requirements

6+ years of experience designing, developing, and leading enterprise‑scale applications
Proven experience as a Senior Java Developer, Tech Lead, or Applications Development Manager
Strong hands‑on expertise in: Java Spring / Spring Boot / Spring ecosystem
Microservices architecture
Angular (or similar front‑end frameworks)
Kafka or equivalent messaging technologies
NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Significant experience designing and delivering complex system integrations
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership while remaining hands‑on
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating across multiple technology platforms and teams
Proven project delivery and Agile leadership experience
Solid understanding of industry standards, enterprise controls, and regulatory considerations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and drive Java development and eFlow architecture, providing hands‑on technical direction while guiding the team through Agile delivery processes
Serve as both an individual contributor and team lead, delivering robust end‑to‑end solutions, including client‑facing portals and critical enterprise integrations
Manage and mentor one or more Applications Development teams, including performance management, coaching, and resource allocation
Act as the primary technical liaison with multiple platform partners across the ICG ecosystem, including but not limited to CitiKYC, Core Accounts Platform, and CitiDirect Digital Platform, to ensure seamless integration delivery
Utilize deep technical knowledge across multiple application areas to provide architectural oversight and review complex technical solutions
Design and implement microservices‑based solutions, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and performance
Establish and enforce robust technical controls, coding standards, and best practices, ensuring high code quality and alignment with regulatory and operational excellence requirements
Review and analyze proposed technical designs, integrations, and implementation approaches for enterprise initiatives
Contribute to the formulation of technology and application development strategies
Develop a comprehensive understanding of how business areas integrate to achieve strategic objectives
Monitor delivery outcomes, manage day‑to‑day execution, and address risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges
Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies
Promote accountability, transparency, and ethical standards across the team