Java Full Stack Engineer - Assistant Vice President

Java Full Stack Engineer - Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer with 6-9 years of comprehensive development experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java-based backend development, coupled with strong proficiency in Node.js/Typescript/Angular for building robust and intuitive user interfaces. This role requires a hands-on developer who is passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications, has a solid understanding of microservices architecture, and is adept at working with diverse database technologies. A proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to leveraging modern CI/CD practices are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement microservices architectures, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance.
• Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using Node.js, with an emphasis on user experience and maintainability.
• Integrate multiple API services, demonstrating expertise in working with various databases, MongoDB is mandatory.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to deployment and operational support.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define requirements, scope projects, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Leverage cloud infrastructure effectively for application deployment, scaling, and management.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of modern CI/CD practices using tools like Release on Demand, GitHub Enterprise, Harness, and Lightspeed.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and technical debt.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed components and processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience Level:

8-12 years of overall hands-on software development experience.

Backend Expertise:

• Strong proficiency in Java programming language.
• Mandatory experience with Spring Boot for building scalable applications.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop multiple API services involving various database technologies, including but not limited to MongoDB and Oraas.
• Solid experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Frontend Expertise:

• Solid experience with Node.js/Typescript/Angular for front-end development.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

• Practical experience working with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, or private cloud environments).

CI/CD & DevOps:

• Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tools and practices.
• Mandatory experience with Release on Demand.
• Mandatory experience with GitHub Enterprise for version control and collaboration.
• Mandatory experience with Harness for continuous delivery and deployment automation.
• Mandatory experience with Lightspeed for accelerated software delivery.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Good to Have

• Good experience in Python
• Exposure to additional UI tech stacks.
• Experience with other database technologies (e.g., Oracle, Oraas, PostgreSQL).
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Experience with AI coding tools, such as Devin.
• Demonstrated experience with AI use case Proof-of-Concept (POC) implementations.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.