Senior Java Developer - Vice President
At a glance
VP-level Backend Engineering role at Citi. Mississauga Ontario Canada · full-time · CA$120,800–CA$170,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Build Java microservices from design through delivery for global reference data systems
- Shape architecture choices for new services and set stronger coding and software design practices
- Coordinate delivery with colleagues working on-site and remotely across the global engineering team
- Choose modern development tools that support secure, efficient code releases
- Share technical guidance with engineers and mentor teammates
What you bring
- At least six years of hands-on Java development, using Java 1.8 or a later version
- Practical experience building applications with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA and Spring Security
- Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases and messaging such as JMS or Kafka
- Cloud deployment experience with a platform such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS or another listed option
- You write secure, tested code using TDD, JUnit and integration testing
Who this fits
This suits a senior Java engineer who wants to influence service architecture while contributing hands-on and mentoring other engineers. The role is hybrid in Canada, with three office days and two remote days each week.
From the employer
Are you a Senior Java Developer ready to shape the architecture behind global reference data solutions used by clients around the world? In this role, you will build end-to-end microservices solutions within a global engineering team, bringing deep Java expertise to modern, cloud-ready applications. You will influence architecture decisions, champion best-practice engineering standards, and help deliver platforms that power critical Citi systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and build end-to-end microservices solutions as a senior Java developer within a global engineering team.
- Drive architecture decisions for new microservices applications supporting global reference data used across Citi.
- Collaborate with on-site and off-site teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality project outcomes.
- Introduce industry-leading coding standards and software architecture practices to strengthen engineering quality.
- Adopt modern development tools to support secure and efficient code delivery.
- Share technical knowledge and mentor engineers within and beyond the immediate team.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 6 or more years of hands-on Java development experience, including strong command of Java 1.8 or later.
- Apply hands-on expertise with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, and Spring Security to build robust applications.
- Work confidently with relational databases to design and manage data-driven systems.
- Design and implement REST APIs that support scalable, maintainable services.
- Apply working knowledge of messaging technologies such as JMS or Kafka.
- Use a cloud platform such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP to deploy and manage applications.
- Write secure, well-tested code using test-driven development practices, including JUnit and integration testing.
- Communicate clearly and work independently while managing competing priorities.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with NoSQL databases in addition to relational database systems.
- Familiarity with GraphQL for API design and implementation.
- Hands-on experience building single-page applications using Angular or React.
- Working knowledge of Spring Batch, Spring Integration, or Apache Camel.
- Experience building UI screens using Spring MVC, JSP, or JavaScript.
What We Offer
Joining this team means working at the center of Citi's global engineering efforts, with the opportunity to influence architecture decisions that reach clients worldwide.
- Collaborate with engineering teams across multiple regions on high-impact microservices platforms.
- Work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
- Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your technical and architectural expertise.
- Take ownership of technical decisions with real influence over platform direction.
- Benefit from wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and family support programs designed to support work-life balance.
Join Citi's engineering team and help architect microservices solutions that power global reference data for clients worldwide.
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