The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and Angular/React FE.
- Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various backend systems.
- Work with MongoDB and Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and deploy applications to OpenShift or other cloud platforms.
- Collaborate with other developers, testers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in Java development.
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role, including strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
- Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with both relational databases (Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
- Hands-on experience with Angular for front-end development.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud platforms (OpenShift/Cloud Foundry/AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
- Familiarity with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Nice to Have Skills:
- Foundational AI/ML Expertise
- Experience with orchestration tools like IBMPAM etc.
- Experience with Active MQ, Apache Kafka or other messaging systems.
- Experience with JSP, DWR, Struts 2.X, AJAX (While these are older technologies, mentioning them acknowledges the existing codebase and the potential need for maintenance).
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------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$120,800.00 - $170,800.00------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of relevant experience in applications development or systems analysis
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework
- Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs
- Experience with relational databases (Oracle)
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
- Hands-on front-end experience with Angular or React
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and deploying to OpenShift/Cloud Foundry or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns
- Familiarity with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Experience managing and implementing successful projects; demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Foundational AI/ML expertise
- Experience with orchestration tools like IBMPAM
- Experience with messaging systems such as Active MQ or Apache Kafka
- Experience maintaining older web technologies (JSP, DWR, Struts 2.X, AJAX)
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