Vice President, Full Stack Developer

Citi

. Build and maintain high-performance backend services using Java 17 and above for risk and finance applications .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 $120,800 - $170,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining high-performance backend services using Java 17 and above, while also developing responsive user-facing features with React. Proven ability to mentor engineers, establish coding standards, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions in the financial industry.

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Java 17 Backend DevelopmentReact Front-End DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipMicroservices ArchitectureFinancial Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Java 17Spring FrameworkRESTful Web ServicesSQLNoSQLEvent-Driven MicroservicesData StructuresCachingCloud PlatformsBig Data Technologies

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationIndependent WorkCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Spring BootCI/CD ToolsTektonHarnessApache IgniteRedisAWSHadoopSparkKafka

Industry Keywords

Financial Risk ManagementCredit RiskMarket Risk CapitalEnterprise ApplicationsCapital Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudHadoopHDFSJavaKafkaMicroservicesNoSQLReactRedisSparkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain high-performance backend services using Java 17 and above for risk and finance applications
Develop responsive user-facing features using React for internal stakeholders
Design and review technical architecture for scalability, performance, and reliability
Drive critical work streams independently and oversee delivery toward measurable outcomes
Establish coding and design standards across front-end and backend development
Partner with Risk, Finance, Front Office teams, and external market regulators on capital reporting projects
Mentor engineers at different experience levels and support their professional growth
Collaborate across teams to deliver software meeting client needs and performance expectations
Build full stack systems supporting Citi's financial-risk management and stress-testing operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including technical leadership responsibilities
A degree in a STEM or Finance-related discipline
Experience building enterprise-grade backend applications using Java 17 or higher, NoSQL, and Spring
Experience building front-end applications using React
Experience with relational and document databases, data structures, caching, and reporting systems
Background managing or mentoring engineers, including teams working across multiple time zones
Experience working with large and complex codebases
Experience building RESTful web services using Java, Spring Boot, JSON, SQL, and modern build tools
Experience designing event-driven microservices following 12-factor app development standards
Familiarity with CI/CD and orchestration tools such as Tekton or Harness
Experience in the financial industry, particularly in Credit Risk or Market Risk Capital domains
Experience building and deploying enterprise applications to public or private cloud platforms, including AWS
Experience with distributed caching systems such as Apache Ignite or Redis
Experience with big data platforms and technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, HDFS, Presto, Starburst, Spark, or Kafka
Experience using Spring Framework and cloud computing for batch and real-time high-volume data processing
Experience interpreting complex SQL queries and applying database design concepts such as data modeling and logical or conceptual design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days working remotely
Learning and development programs
Collaboration with teams and stakeholders across multiple regions and business functions
Resources supporting financial wellbeing, family support, and work-life balance
Professional growth, flexibility, and long-term stability
Performance-driven environment where impact on client and regulatory outcomes is visible and valued