Applications Development Sr Programmer

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Irving, Texas, is seeking an experienced Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst. This role requires expert-level knowledge in JAVA/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices. Responsibilities include analyzing technical solutions, mentoring developers, and communicating effectively with clients and project teams. A competitive salary range of $107,120 to $160,680 is offered, along with comprehensive employee benefits including medical coverage and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in apps development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in UI programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and collaborate technical solutions with the global team.
• Own success and mentor other developers.
• Explore existing application systems for complexity and risks.
• Communicate continually with clients and project teams.
• Suggest improvements to software architecture and development.

Skills

JAVA/J2EE

Spring Boot

Microservice architecture

MongoDB

GIT

JIRA

Kafka

Agile/Scrum methodology

Systems analysis

Leadership

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Job description

Overview

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

• As a global team member, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
• Own success – take responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentor other developers when needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review to ensure successful deliverables.
• Explore existing application systems, determine areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation.
• Communicate continually with the client and project teams – clarify client’s needs, present technical team ideas and explain progress on development efforts.
• Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development processes and new technologies.
• Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
• Perform code and design reviews consistently.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Have the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

Technology Skills

• Must have expert level (hands-on) knowledge and understanding in JAVA/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring Framework stack.
• Must have deep understanding of Microservice architecture and Microservices best practices; Spring Boot microservices is highly preferred.
• Must have hands-on MongoDB experience.
• Must have experience in SCMs like GIT; and tools like JIRA.
• Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, unit testing and other SDLC activities.
• Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (sequence diagrams, class diagrams).
• Strong communication skills; should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in apps development or systems analysis role.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and in UI programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

This 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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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family: Applications Development

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Time Type: Full time

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Primary Location: Irving, Texas, United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $107,120.00 - $160,680.00

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 16, 2025

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