Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst

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:

• 5-8 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.

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Middleware Lead to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on middleware technologies within a banking environment. The lead will guide a team, ensure best practices, and contribute to the architectural vision.
Responsibilities
This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient software systems using Java FS.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications and scripts.

•    Writing clean, efficient, well-documented code following industry best practices.

•    Debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing existing code and applications.

•    Collaborating with team members to gather requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.

•    Integrating third-party APIs and libraries into applications.

•    Ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.

•    Lead the design and development of Java-based applications, focusing on middleware components.

•    Oversee the integration of front-end and back-end services.

•    Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.

•    Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and performance optimization.

•    Collaborate with architecture teams to define technical strategies and solutions.

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Specific development tasks include:

• years of experience in Java full-stack development, with significant middleware expertise.

•    Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.

•    Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React).

•    Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and enterprise integration patterns.

•    Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).

•    Experience in the financial services industry is preferred.

•    Backend Development: Writing and maintaining server-side code for web applications and software.

•    Code Design and Implementation: Designing application frameworks, creating scalable and efficient code, and building backend components.

•    Debugging and Testing: Identifying and resolving bugs, testing code for responsiveness and efficiency, ensuring software quality.

•    API Development: Creating and maintaining APIs for communication between application components or systems.

•    Integration: Connecting Python applications with other web services and external systems.

•    Performance Optimization: Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks to ensure application responsiveness and efficiency.

•    Collaboration: Working with front-end developers, system engineers, and team members to deliver a complete product.

•    Software Maintenance: Improving existing systems, implementing security measures, and addressing feature requests.
 

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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