Senior Java Developer – Vice President

Citi•Mississauga, ON

2d•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.
Demonstrated experience as a Senior Java Developer, Tech Lead, or Applications Development Manager.
Strong hands-on expertise in: Java Spring / Spring Boot / Spring ecosystem
Java Spark
Microservices architecture
React (or similar front-end frameworks)
Kafka or equivalent messaging technologies
NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL server)
Significant experience designing and delivering complex system integrations.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on.
Strong skills in 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive Java development and master reference data 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 TTS and Vanguard ecosystem.
Utilize deep technical knowledge across multiple application areas to provide architectural oversight and review complex technical solutions.
Design and implement microservices, Kafka, and Java Spark-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.