Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst

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

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Developer to join the Operations Workbench team, building a cutting-edge platform and delivering scalable solutions. You will work hands-on across backend (Java/Spring Boot) and frontend (React/Angular), collaborate with global teams, and contribute to API security, cloud-native tech, and DevOps practices.

This full-time role requires 5+ years of software development in agile settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience in mixed/virtual/diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable code.
• Promote engineering best practices in coding, testing, build, deployment, and maintenance.
• Act as an active contributor to design and hands-on implementation of code.
• Participate in sprint planning and refinement, offering technical insights for backlog items.
• Deliver robust and efficient technical solutions following best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with Scrum Master, Product Owner, QA, Architects and global team members.
• Understand business needs and deliver effective solutions with stakeholders.
• Keep up with latest development practices including Gen AI and DORA metrics.

Skills

5+ years hands-on software development

Agile/Scrum experience

Diverse environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Java/Spring Boot

React/Angular

JavaScript/TypeScript/HTML/CSS

Kubernetes/Docker

Apache Kafka

API security (OAuth, TLS, PKI)

DevOps/CI-CD

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate Developer to join our Operations Workbench team. You will be a key contributor to the development of our new, cutting-edge platform. You will apply your deep technical expertise to build and implement robust solutions, while promoting engineering best practices.

This role is for an experienced developer who is passionate about hands-on implementation and collaboration. You will be a core member of the team, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Quality Advocacy: Promote best practices for engineering excellence in coding, testing, build, deployment, and the maintenance of high-quality software.
• Solution Implementation: Act as an active contributor to design and a hands-on implementer of code.
• Agile Mindset: Actively participate in scrum activities such as sprint planning and refinement, offering technical insights for backlog items.
• Technical Excellence: Deliver robust and efficient technical solutions, adhering to best-in-class engineering principles and practices.
• Collaboration: Partner with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, QA, Architects and other global team members to successfully deliver technical solutions and reusable components.
• Stakeholder Management: Work with Business, Operations, and Production Support stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Learning Mindset: Keep up with the latest development practices in the industry and Citi with an eye to implement them in our team such as - Gen AI, DORA metrics, etc.

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience working in mixed/virtual/diverse environments.

Technical Expertise

Backend development experience with Java and modern IoC frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).

Frontend development experience with modern frameworks like React or Angular.

Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Expert experience designing and developing robust, scalable applications.
• Strong experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with event-driven architecture leveraging Apache Kafka.
• Experience designing and developing databases on an RDBMS platform.
• Proficiency in API development and application security best practices (e.g., OAuth, TLS, PKI).
• Familiarity with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for adopting industry best practices and new technologies with an exploratory mindset.
• Innovative ideas and a can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage tight deadlines or unexpected priority changes.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek out answers.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership, and drive strategy.
• Impeccable integrity and judgment.

Desirable Skills

Financial services experience

Knowledge of resilient enterprise systems

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

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Automated Processing and AI

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