Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - C12 - CHENNAI

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Chennai District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in Chennai, India invites an experienced Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to the design, development and delivery of large-scale mainframe applications.

You will work with the Technology team on feasibility studies, planning, risk assessment and post-implementation support, applying CICS, COBOL and API-based solutions in a regulated financial environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in mainframe technologies.
• Strong knowledge of CICS, COBOL, DB2, VSAM, Eztrieve, JCL, MQ, and Job Scheduler.
• Experience with J2EE, microservices, and API development is advantageous.
• Deep understanding of mutual funds and securities brokerage processes.
• Agile experience and familiarity with configuration management tools (JIRA, GitHub).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to feasibility studies, estimates, IT planning and risk assessment.
• Develop and maintain applications to meet business needs across the development lifecycle.
• Provide user and operational support to business users.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technology groups to implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with risk and control standards and act as SME where needed.

Skills

Mainframe

CICS

COBOL

DB2

VSAM

JCL

MQ

Eztrieve

J2EE

Microservices

API development

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

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.

Qualifications

8-10 years of relevant experience in Mainframe technologies and knowledge in Wealth management domain Extensive experience in mainframe applications in CICS , COBOL,DB2, VSAM, Eztrieve, JCL, MQ, Job Scheduler and etc, , CA Gen Knowledgeable and experienced in J2EE, Microservices and API development in any platform is advantage. Excellent functional knowledge in Mutual Funds, Security brokerage products process. Knowledge in Agile process and Software Configuration management tools such as JIRA , Github 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

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

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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