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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