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Senior Backend Java Lead

Canada, Mississauga 120800.00 - 170800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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Job Description

The Senior Backend Java Lead is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
  • Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
  • Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
  • Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
  • Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Requirements

  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development
  • Experience integrating systems using event driven architecture
  • Extensive experience building java-based software applications and in programming of software applications
  • Demonstrated expertise in Java, with a deep understanding of its core concepts, libraries, and the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
  • Extensive experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, for building enterprise-level applications, and proficiency with ORM frameworks like Hibernate or JPA
  • Strong foundation in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and a practical understanding of design patterns to create scalable and maintainable code
  • Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL databases like MongoDB
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito) and a commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and testable code
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development, and experience creating and consuming web services
  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree preferred
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