Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst- KYC Transformation - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking candidates for a software development role in Mississauga, Canada. The position requires expertise in Java and the Spring framework to design and implement new applications and features.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in systems analysis and programming, with a strong background in RESTful APIs and modern front-end technologies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and provide IT planning.
• Design and implement new features for web applications using Java.
• Develop and maintain back-end services and APIs.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing systems.

Skills

Java proficiency

Spring ecosystem expertise

RESTful APIs

Frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript)

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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.

Technical Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new features and functionalities for web applications using Java and related frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust back-end services, APIs, and databases, with a strong emphasis on the Spring Boot framework.
• Implement engaging and responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

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

Required Qualifications

• Back-End Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency in Java and deep, hands‑on experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, reactive spring).
  • Proven experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and designing microservices with Spring Boot.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
  • Solid understanding of data access layers and ORM frameworks like Spring Data JPA/Hibernate.
  • Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle.
• Front-End Expertise:
  • Proficiency in modern front-end technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript).
  • Experience with working on ReactJS and Redux.
  • Familiarity with front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, npm, yarn).
• General Qualifications:
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Understanding of software development best practices, including agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GraphQL API design and development.
• Familiarity with Spring Cloud for building distributed systems.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

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