Lead Java Full Stack Developer

Lead Java Full Stack Developer Job Req Id: 26962005Location(s): Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaJob Type: HybridPosted: May. 07, 2026Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.Job Overview Lead Java Developer - Job DescriptionRole Summary:We are looking for a Java Full-Stack Engineer to design, build, and support modern web applications. This role spans front-end development (Angular or React) and back-end services (Java/Spring Boot), with a focus on API-first, microservices-based architecture and CI/CD-driven delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain web applications across the stack: UI, APIs, and backend services.Build scalable, secure microservices usingJavaandSpring Boot .Develop responsive user interfaces usingAngular , leveragingKendo UIcomponents where appropriate.Implement and supportmicro front-endpatterns (composition, shared libraries, module federation or equivalent approaches).Design, build, document, and consumeRESTful APIs ; ensure service contracts and versioning strategies are followed.Work withSQL Serverand optimize queries, indexes, and data access patterns.Implement search and indexing solutions withElasticsearch .Build event-driven integrations usingKafka(producers/consumers, topics, schema/versioning awareness).UseGitHub/Bitbucketand contribute to automatedCI/CDpipelines (build, test, deploy).Write unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews and engineering best-practice adoption.Required Skills & Qualifications6-10 years of experience in full-stack web application development.Strong backend development experience withJavaandSpring Boot(REST APIs, security concepts, performance, and scalability).Strong front-end development experience withAngularincluding TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.Experience using UI component libraries such asKendo UI .Working knowledge ofmicro front-endarchitecture and patterns.Solid understanding ofAPI designandmicroservices(service boundaries, resilience, observability basics).Hands-on experience withSQL Serverand relational data modeling.Experience withElasticsearchand event streaming withKafka .Proficiency withGitHub/Bitbucketworkflows and practical experience withCI/CDpipelines.Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work collaboratively in an agile team.Preferred / Nice to HaveExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).Experience with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, and UI testing).Exposure to observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing) and production support.EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Job Family Group TechnologyJob Family Applications DevelopmentTime Type Full timePrimary Location Full Time Salary Range $120,800.00 - $170,800.00Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.Equal Opportunity Employment 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.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, we provide Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.#J-18808-Ljbffr