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Senior Full Stack Developer - Assistant Vice President

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and support enterprise-scale applications using modern full-stack technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular/React, Cloud Technologies, and AI-assisted development practices. This role requires end-to-end ownership of application delivery, from architecture and development through deployment and production support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable, cloud-ready applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
  • Build modern web applications using Angular and/or React with TypeScript.
  • Develop and integrate REST APIs and event-driven services using Kafka and messaging platforms.
  • Implement caching and performance optimization solutions using Redis and Hazelcast.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants, GenAI platforms) to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Architecture, QA, DevOps, and Business stakeholders in Agile teams.
  • Drive application modernization, automation, observability, and engineering best practices.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership across the team.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in full-stack development.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in:
    • Java 17+
    • Spring Boot & Microservices
    • Angular (15+) and/or React
    • REST API Development
    • Kafka, Solace, JMS
    • Redis, Hazelcast
    • Oracle, MongoDB, Snowflake
    • Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps CI/CD
  • Solid understanding of:
    • Object-Oriented Design
    • Design Patterns
    • Data Structures & Algorithms
    • Secure Coding Practices
    • Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure and/or AWS Cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
  • Knowledge of API Security, OAuth2, JWT, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Experience building AI-enabled applications using LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Vector Databases, or AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or Prometheus.
  • Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.

Success Profile

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ownership mindset with focus on delivery, quality, and reliability.
  • Ability to influence technical direction and drive engineering excellence.
  • Effective communicator capable of working with global teams and senior stakeholders.


Qualifications:

  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
  • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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