Lead Full Stack Developer - Vice President

Citi

Citi

Software Engineering

Ontario, CA, USA

USD 120,800-170,800 / year

Posted on Jun 5, 2026

Citi is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Full Stack Developer to join our Platform Team. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and hands-on engineer, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade web applications that power Citi's global operations.

You will lead a cross-functional frontend engineering team, collaborate closely with backend engineers and architects, and play a pivotal role in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned full stack engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and team leadership.

As part of Citi's commitment to innovation, you will contribute to enterprise-wide migrations, consent order deliverables, and the continuous improvement of our engineering culture through rigorous code quality standards and agile delivery practices.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate all front-end development activities, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and delivery timelines.

  • Conduct technical walk-throughs and code reviews to uphold code quality, security, and adherence to Citi engineering standards.

  • Manage frontend framework and dependency upgrades with minimal disruption to production systems.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and development processes; champion adoption where appropriate to drive efficiency and innovation.

  • Lead the end-to-end development and release of new product features across the full stack (Angular, Node.js, Java/Spring Boot).

  • Architect and develop utilities and tool in Node.js and Angular to accelerate frontend development workflows.

  • Spearhead enterprise-level technology migrations (e.g., Lightspeed) for the entire engineering team.

  • Collaborate with backend engineers on Java-based services, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.

  • Deliver on regulatory and compliance-driven engineering projects (e.g., consent order deliverables) with precision and accountability.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

  • Partner with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

  • Design and lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate new architectural approaches and pipeline strategies.


Recommended Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role

  • Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications

  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in UI design and development, with decent technology experience on Javascript, Angular, Typescript, Node.js, Express.js, CSS, etc.

  • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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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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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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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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