Citi

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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Software Engineer to lead the adoption of modern engineering practices and drive technology transformation within our teams.

You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while upholding best-in-class engineering standards, including test automation, security, and modern methodologies.

This role demands deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development & System Design:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Implement trunk-based development practices to enable continuous integration and rapid delivery.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and software design best practices.
• Ensure high levels of unit test coverage, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards.

Engineering Excellence & Best Practices:

• Drive the adoption of modern engineering methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Advocate for automated testing, infrastructure as code, and continuous monitoring to enhance software reliability.
• Apply BDD, TDD, and unit testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in readability, performance, and security.
• Implement and enforce secure coding practices, performing vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate effectively in agile environments, embracing DevOps principles and fostering a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

• Partner with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to design scalable and distributed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to optimize deployments, observability, and production resilience.
• Lead technical discussions, contribute to design documentation, and provide guidance on modern software architectures.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of strong hands-on experience in coding Java, Multi threading, REST API , SpringBoot, Hibernate ,Kafka, SQL (Oracle), Git.
• Hands on experience with UI technology like Angular, JavaScript.
• Hands on experience with Junits, Karate Framework & Cucumber.
• Deep expertise in design pattern , system design and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and an automation-first mindset to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies (Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with event-driven architecture , domain driven design & distributed systems.
• Familiarity with caching solutions and tooling.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$107,120.00 - $160,680.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Apr 29, 2025

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