Application Development Engineer (Java) - AVP

Citigroup; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to the design, development and deployment of scalable applications within the Technology team. You will work on analysis, programming, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes Java development, microservices, API design, and CI/CD practices, with a focus on quality and security in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of systems analysis and programming experience.
• Hands-on Java development experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, estimates, planning and risk analysis for applications development.
• Monitor all phases of the development process and provide user and operational support.
• Analyze complex problems and advise on data and process improvements.
• Recommend security measures and ensure compliant system design.

Skills

Systems analysis

Java development

Microservices

SQL databases

CI/CD pipelines

API design

Unit tests

Project management

Big data (Spark/Kafka)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spark

Kafka

NoSQL

Job description

Discover your future at Citi: Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining microservices-based architectures.
• Practical experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.
• Familiarity with API design, development, and integration.
• Experience writing unit tests as part of a disciplined development and quality assurance process.
• Experience managing and implementing successful technology projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting and project management techniques and methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or NoSQL is a plus but not required.

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$94 300,00 - $141 500,00

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