Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - C12 - CHENNAI

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi India invites an experienced Applications Developer to lead design and architecture of major features, leveraging strong Java development skills and practical problem-solving abilities.

You will collaborate with users, technology groups, and senior stakeholders, drive project management practices, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while mentoring junior analysts and maintaining high standards of delivery.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning and risk technology.
• Establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet business needs.
• Monitor and control all phases of development, design, construction, testing and implementation, providing user support.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate business processes and industry standards, and make evaluative judgments.
• Recommend and develop security measures in post-implementation analyses.
• Consult with users and other tech groups on issues and install customer exposure systems.
• Ensure procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts.

Skills

Java development

Systems analysis

Project management

Risk awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Recommended 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

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

Strong Java development skills and practical problem-solving ability.

Ability to lead the design and architecture of major features or new services.

Good communication skills, with willingness to share knowledge through team presentations/sessions.

Interest in experimenting with AI development agents (e.g., Devin) to understand capabilities, limitations, and test case generation potential.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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