Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - Asst Vice President

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (benefits)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to guide large-scale applications, lead analysis and programming, and ensure alignment with architectural blueprint.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced Java/J2EE, React, REST APIs, cloud tooling like Docker/Kubernetes, and delivering high-availability systems while managing risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.
• Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Experience designing integrated solutions with non-functional requirements like scalability and high availability.
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs development.
• Database concepts with MSSQL/Oracle or NoSQL.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Understanding of enterprise design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha.
• Preferred exposure to Kafka and CI/CD tools.
• Leadership and project management capabilities; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to ensure integration of functions and deployment of new products.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure designs align with architectural blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging and deployment.
• Understand how architecture and infrastructure integrate to achieve business goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor to mid-level developers and analysts; allocate work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies.

Skills

HTML/CSS/React

REST APIs

Java/J2EE

OOP & Data Structures

API & Web Services

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud Basics

Docker/Kubernetes

Design Patterns/SOLID

Testing Frameworks

Kafka

CI/CD

Leadership/PM

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

JUnit

Cucumber

Jasmine/Mocha

Kafka

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for building robust, high-performance, large-scale applications. 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 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

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Hands-on experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS, React JS), REST-APIs, Multithreading and Backend using Java/J2EE technologies.
• Strong fundamentals of OOPS (Object Oriented Programming Standards) Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Strong experience developing and architecting integrated solution with non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability, consistency.
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols
• Fundamental database concepts and experience with a relational database (MSSQL, Oracle) or NoSQL platforms.
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Fundamental understanding of and experience with cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes
• A good understanding of Standard, Enterprise Design Patterns, and SOLID principles
• Should have good understanding of Containers, docker deployment.
• Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha
• Preferred experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as KAFKA.
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

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

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Irving Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$107,120.00 - $160,680.00

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 02, 2026

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