Java Full Stack Developer -VP

Join Citi, a leading global bank, in shaping the future of financial technology. Our Global Technology team delivers innovative solutions to nearly 200 million customer accounts worldwide. We value talent, passion, and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity:

This pivotal role blends deep technical leadership with strong analytical and business understanding. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction of critical applications, while also engaging closely with business stakeholders to define requirements, analyze processes, and ensure technical solutions align perfectly with business objectives. This role demands a leader who can bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, driving both innovation and successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Development:

• Lead the design, architecture, and hands-on development of highly scalable, resilient, and performant full stack applications using Java (backend) and Angular (frontend).
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to development teams, ensuring alignment with overall enterprise architecture and business objectives.
• Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, security, performance optimization, and maintainability across the full SDLC.
• Champion the adoption of modern technologies, architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven), and cloud-native solutions (OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Mentor and develop senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis for critical production issues.
• Contribute to the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance across multiple projects.

Business Analysis & Strategic Alignment:

• Act as a primary liaison between technology teams and business stakeholders, translating complex business needs and strategic goals into clear, actionable technical requirements and user stories.
• Conduct in-depth business process analysis, identifying pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for technological improvement and automation.
• Define and document functional and non-functional requirements, use cases, and process flows, ensuring comprehensive understanding across development and business teams.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Perform gap analysis between current state and desired future state, proposing innovative solutions and recommending optimal system designs.
• Evaluate technical feasibility and business impact of proposed solutions, providing insights and recommendations to both technical and business leadership.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet business expectations, provide measurable value, and adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant focus on full stack application delivery.
• 5+ years in a senior/lead full stack Java & Angular development role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (3+ years) in architecting and guiding development efforts for complex enterprise-level applications.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Business Analyst or in a similar role involving extensive business process analysis and requirements definition for software projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, including advanced concepts (concurrency, performance tuning), Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, etc.), and enterprise integration patterns.
• Expertise in modern Angular development (Angular 2+ versions, preferably Angular 10+ and familiarity with Angular 18+ concepts), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Micro Front End Architecture.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) designing and implementing robust RESTful and SOAP Web Services (JAX-RS/JAX-WS) in high-volume environments.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design principles.
• Proven experience with OpenShift/Kubernetes for container orchestration and management in production environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), including cloud-native services and infrastructure.
• Strong command of SQL (Oracle dialect preferred) and experience with various relational/NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and DevOps practices.
• Expert-level knowledge of Git and advanced branching/merging strategies.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business domains.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a significant advantage.

(Nice-to-Have):

• Expertise in Messaging Systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, etc.)
• Deep understanding of the Linux Ecosystem.
• Experience with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys).
• Experience with API Management platforms (e.g., Apigee, API Gateway).
• Proficiency with APM Tools (Dynatrace, AppDynamics) for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Experience with Caching Technologies (Hazelcast, Redis, Memcached) for high-performance systems.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
Angular, AngularJS, Angular UI, Apache Camel, Apache Kafka, Java Full Stack Development, Kubernetes, Spring Boot.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Feb 27, 2026

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 review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.