Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - Asst Vice President

Citi; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life, accident & disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Rutherford, NJ seeks an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst to contribute to new and revised application systems in coordination with the Technology team.

You will participate in feasibility studies, design, development, testing, and implementation while providing user and operational support. The role emphasizes Java/Python development, microservices, data processing, and secure, compliant delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a senior Java/Java EE or Python developer.
• 5+ years with Spring ecosystem and microservices.
• 5+ years with at least one RDBMS and one NoSQL database.
• 3+ years ReactJS UI/UX development.
• 3+ years data processing on Spark/Hadoop.
• 3+ years enterprise messaging (JMS, Kafka).
• 1+ years AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot).
• Containerized apps experience (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• CI/CD pipelines experience (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
• Data lineage/metadata management knowledge.
• Credit Risk or regulatory reporting domain knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, time/cost estimates, IT planning, and establish new or revised applications.
• Monitor all phases of development and provide user/operational support to business users.
• Analyze complex problems and evaluate business and system processes.
• Recommend and develop security measures post-implementation.
• Consult with users and tech groups on advanced solutions and installations.
• Define operating standards and processes.
• Mentor new or junior analysts.
• Operate with limited supervision and autonomy.
• Serve as SME to stakeholders and team members.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, policy, and ethics.

Skills

Java/Java EE

Python

Spring Boot

ReactJS UI

Big Data

Kafka

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Airflow

BI Tools

Data lineage

Security & compliance

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Equivalent

Tools

OpenShift

Jenkins

Git/GitHub

Maven/Gradle

Job description

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is 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.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Java/Java EE or Python Developer, with a proven track record of delivering robust, hands‑on, end‑to‑end software solutions.
• 5+ years of hands‑on development experience utilizing the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot) to design and build scalable microservices architectures.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing applications using at least one relational database (RDBMS) and one NoSQL database.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in ReactJS UI/UX development, focusing on building highly responsive, end‑to‑end frontend solutions.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience architecting and implementing data processing solutions on Big Data platforms (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• 3+ years of experience implementing enterprise messaging solutions (e.g., JMS, Tibco, Kafka) with a deep understanding of distributed architecture principles.
• 1+ years of experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin AI) to optimize coding efficiency and accelerate software delivery.
• Strong understanding of data lineage concepts, data flow mapping, and metadata management to ensure data integrity and traceability across enterprise systems.
• Practical experience deploying containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, preferably OpenShift) and managing robust CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git/Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle).
• Hands‑on experience designing, scheduling, and monitoring complex data pipelines using Apache Airflow is a plus.
• Exposure on BI analytics tools (e.g. tableau, Cognos etc.) is a plus.
• Prior domain knowledge in Credit Risk technology, financial risk management systems, or regulatory reporting frameworks is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical obstacles through cross‑functional collaboration, rigorous research/testing, and effective solution negotiation.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced, global environment, successfully managing and supporting multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Education:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Equivalent experience in relevant area

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Rutherford New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$121,200.00 - $181,800.00

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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.

Most Relevant Skills:

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills:

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 24, 2026

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