The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
- Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
- Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
- Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
- Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
- Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
- Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of Java Development experience in cloud environment
- Proficiency in programming in Java, API, Cloud engineering
- Hands on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
- Experience in Oracle , SQL , NoSql - MongoDB
- Experience in Cloud - Openshift Kubernetes , Messaging systems - MQ , Kafka
- Experience of following clean code principles
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
- Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Recommended Qualifications:
- Experience in Financial domain with focus on Payments is a plus
- Understanding of GenAI, LLMs is a plus
- Experience in integrating mainframe applications with Kafka or API is a plus
- 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
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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Skills Required
- 8+ years of Java development experience in cloud environment
- Proficiency in Java
- Proficiency in API development
- Cloud engineering experience
- Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs using Spring
- Experience with Oracle and SQL
- Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
- Experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes
- Experience with messaging systems (MQ, Kafka)
- Follows clean code principles
- Solid understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
- Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in Financial domain with focus on Payments
- Understanding of GenAI and LLMs
- Experience integrating mainframe applications with Kafka or API
- Experience managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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