Full Stack Lead

Join Mizuho as a Full Stack Lead! In this role you will take ownership over specific applications driving the full stack development function, driving design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise web applications and API services. You will be responsible for optimizing application platforms and development processes, guiding the team through hands‑on code reviews, and ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers on project design, development, and delivery
• Design and architect end‑to‑end web solutions spanning front‑end, back‑end, database, and API layers
• Optimize application platforms, systems, and development processes for performance and efficiency
• Conduct regular code reviews, enforce coding standards, and establish peer review processes
• Drive technical design decisions aligned with enterprise architecture and business requirements
• Own CI/CD pipeline implementation, deployment automation, and release management
• Implement and manage application monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization
• Architect AI integration features and oversee adoption of GitHub Copilot and vibe coding practices
• Design and manage Azure API Management policies, gateways, and API lifecycle
• Collaborate with the SharePoint Lead, Power Platform Lead, and QA Lead for integrated delivery
• Manage task assignments, sprint deliverables, and team capacity planning
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the full application stack
• Evaluate and adopt modern frameworks, libraries, and development tools

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full stack development experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Strong proficiency in Angular, React, .NET/.NET Core, and SQL Server
• Proven experience leading development teams of 3+ members
• Hands‑on experience with Azure services, API Management, DevOps pipelines, and containerization
• Demonstrated ability in solution design, architecture, and process optimizationSolid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices patterns, and authentication frameworks
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Methodologies & Delivery Practices: Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Experience working in Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall delivery models. Proficient in using JIRA for defect management, test tracking, and collaboration with development teams.

Technical Skills

Angular, React, .NET / .NET Core

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in‑office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to require pre‑ and post‑hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams. We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client‑focused solutions. #LI-MIZUHO

The expected base salary ranges from $112k-$190k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. #LI-Hybrid