Full Stack Java and React Developer - Assistant Vice President

## Role Summary

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst (C12) is a seasoned technical role responsible for driving the architecture, design, end-to-end development, and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade software applications. Operating across the full development lifecycle, this individual will leverage deep expertise in Java/Spring Boot microservicesand modern React.js web applications to deliver high-performance, resilient, and secure financial platforms.

The role functions with high autonomy and limited direct supervision, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior business and technology stakeholders, guiding architectural decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and upholding engineering best practices.

## Key Responsibilities

## 1\. Full-Stack Design & Development

• Architect, develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure full-stack applications using Java (11/17+), Spring Boot, and React.js (18+) / TypeScript.
• Build high-performance RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven backend systems that integrate with relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and intuitive front-end user interfaces (UI) and Single Page Applications (SPAs) with modern state management (Redux Toolkit, Context API, React Query).
• Conduct architectural assessments, code reviews, feasibility studies, and accurate effort/time estimations for major business initiatives and technical enhancements.

## 2\. DevOps, Quality & Continuous Delivery

• Implement automated testing strategies across the pyramid (unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end tests) using frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress/Playwright.
• Integrate automated build, packaging, scanning, and deployment pipelines using modern CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Tekton, Harness).
• Package and deploy containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift environments, following cloud-native best practices.
• Monitor application health, triage production incidents, conduct root-cause analysis (RCA), and implement performance tuning for both client-side and server-side components.

## 3\. Architecture, Security & Governance

• Apply secure coding practices (OWASP standards), implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT), and remediate static/dynamic security scan vulnerabilities (SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx).
• Recommend and develop application security measures and post-implementation safeguards to protect critical customer and financial data.
• Ensure all technical deliverables comply with architectural standards, engineering design principles, and regulatory guidelines.

## 4\. Leadership, Collaboration & Risk Management

• Act as an authoritative technical SME for key application modules and consult with business analysts, product owners, QA, and infrastructure teams.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and clean code principles.
• Exercise sound judgment and autonomy in resolving complex system issues and defining operational standards.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding client assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ethical standards.

## Required Qualifications & Competencies

## Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of progressive hands-on software development experience with enterprise full-stack applications.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent technical discipline / experience.

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Technical Skills

DomainCore Requirements & Proficiencies

Backend Engineering

Deep proficiency in Java (8, 11, 17+) and core object-oriented/functional programming.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Spring Framework(Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring Cloud).
• Proven experience designing scalable Microservice Architectures and RESTful Web Services.
• Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, caching (Redis, Ehcache), and performance tuning.Frontend Engineering• Advanced expertise in React.js (v16.8+ / functional components & hooks) and modern JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of state management tools (Redux, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API).
• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3/SASS, modern layout techniques (Flexbox, CSS Grid), and UI component libraries (Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or Ant Design).
• Familiarity with client-side performance optimization, bundling (Webpack, Vite), and web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with asynchronous messaging / event streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, or RabbitMQ).CI/CD & Cloud Infrastructure• Strong experience with containerisation technologies (Docker).
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing workloads on container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency with Git version control and branching workflows (GitFlow, Trunk-based).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline automation (Jenkins, Tekton, GitHub Actions, Harness).

Testing & Quality

Strong commitment to test-driven and behavior-driven practices.

• Experience with unit and integration testing tools: JUnit, Mockito, Jest, React Testing Library.
• Knowledge of code quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx).

## Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements.
• Proven track record of operating independently and delivering complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical business partners.
• Experience working within an Agile / Scrum framework with globally distributed cross-functional teams.

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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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