Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to spearhead the development and implementation of innovative application systems. This senior-level role involves collaborating with management teams to enhance system functionalities, resolving complex business challenges, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Java and Microservices, along with strong leadership and project management abilities. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, where your contributions will drive significant advancements in application development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Expertise in Java, Microservices, and performance tuning.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
• Resolve high impact problems through complex evaluations.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work.

Skills

Java

Java Microservices

NOSQL

PLSQL

Kafka

MQ middleware

Spring

Spring Boot

DevOps Tools

Test Driven Development

Analytic Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GIT

Teamcity

uDeploy

Code Quality and Analysis tools

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve a variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• 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:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role.
• Excellent knowledge in Java (JDK 1.8 or more), experience with Java Microservices and NOSQL/PLSQL Basics.
• Java performance tuning, Threads, Collections.
• Kafka and MQ middleware.
• Spring, Spring Boot or other web frameworks.
• Any Application server administration.
• DevOps Tools – GIT, Teamcity, uDeploy.
• Code Quality and Analysis tools.
• Flink, Ignite Caching.
• Low latency application development experience.
• Test Driven Development, JUnit.
• Experience in system design, extensive experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Experience in designing and implementing multi-tier applications.
• Excellent analytic & problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting, performance tuning and best practices.
• Experience in Messaging, failover designing and recovery planning.
• Experience in delivering high quality applications.
• Experience in project risk identification techniques, mitigation and escalation.
• Familiar with all phases of the systems lifecycle, from analysis, design and development through to support.
• Knowledge of the Intraday Liquidity market and products is very desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

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

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