Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - Asst. Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst in Tampa, FL. This senior role leads analysis and programming for large-scale applications, guiding teams through integration, design, and implementation.

You will optimize systems, enforce standards, and mentor mid-level developers while ensuring risk oversight and regulatory compliance across initiatives.

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 Concepts, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Strong experience with API and Web Services development using REST/SOAP protocols.
• Fundamental database concepts and experience with MSSQL, Oracle or NoSQL platforms.
• Ability and willingness to work across multiple tools, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Fundamental understanding of cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Good understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Strong knowledge with testing frameworks like JUNIT, Cucumber, Jasmine/Mocha.
• Preferred experience in High-Speed Messaging platforms such as Kafka.
• Experience with CI/CD technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to integrate functions and deploy new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure design aligns with architecture.
• Use system flow knowledge to set coding, testing, debugging, and implementation standards.
• Develop knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure integrate to meet goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis to define issues and craft innovative solutions.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work.
• Assess risk in business decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding Citi's assets.

Skills

Web technologies

REST APIs

Java/J2EE

OOP concepts

Data structures & algorithms

Docker & Kubernetes

Testing frameworks

CI/CD

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MSSQL

Oracle

NoSQL

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$96,960.00 - $145,440.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 30, 2026

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