Application Development Analyst

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai seeks an Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst to contribute to the design, development, and enhancement of application systems in collaboration with the Technology team. The role emphasizes strong SQL/PL/SQL capabilities, code analysis, and adherence to compliance and risk management practices.

Ideal candidates bring 9+ years in financial services, excellent communication, and the ability to operate with limited supervision while mentoring junior analysts and

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define system enhancements using application development procedures and code analysis.
• Consult with users and technology groups to propose programming solutions and support customer exposure systems.
• Apply fundamentals of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and performance issues; conduct testing and debugging.
• Serve as advisor to newer or lower level analysts and coach team members.
• Assess problems and make evaluative judgments to implement solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Deadline management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

PL/SQL

Data Modeling

Indexing

Job description

The Applications Development Intermediate 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

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• 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.
• Relational Databases: Solid understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency in writing PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Strong SQL querying skills and basic data modeling knowledge.
• Understanding of performance considerations like indexing.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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

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