Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Jersey City

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

95770.00 - 133630.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Citi Transaction Services is seeking an Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst to play a key role in modernizing its trade processing and fund services applications. This involves designing, developing, and implementing solutions using a cutting-edge, cloud-ready technology stack. The role requires strong collaboration with stakeholders and may involve mentoring junior team members depending on experience level. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing technology architectures and solutions, driving business and operational efficiencies, taking ownership of critical deliverables, collaborating with technology and business stakeholders, and communicating technical solutions to various audiences.

Job Responsibility:

Translate complex business requirements and functional specifications into robust and intuitive user interfaces and software solutions
Partner with Product teams to understand business needs and functional specifications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs
Evaluate project deliverables to ensure they meet specifications and architectural standards
Work as part of development teams to design and build complex solutions, ensuring alignment with the architecture blueprint, standards, target state architecture, and strategies
Coordinate, execute, and participate in component integration (CIT), system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT) to identify and resolve application errors and ensure quality software deployment
Possess a solid grasp of software design patterns and approaches
Understand application-level software architecture and make technical trade-off decisions
Solve complex architecture/design and business problems, developing extensible solutions
Work to simplify, optimize, and remove bottlenecks
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers, offering feedback and direction on specific engineering tasks
Maintain application hygiene and address any Risk & Control items
Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Operational users/Product managers to deliver projects
Work independently on project deliverables, articulate issues/challenges, and proactively communicate risks
Handle code releases in various environments.

Requirements:

4+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development (Java 8+ preferred), including deep understanding of core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Experience with Spring Boot, Spring JPA, Spring Cloud, JDBC, Hibernate, REST, and Maven
Demonstrated proficiency in Java 8+ features (lambda expressions, streams, functional interfaces) and functional programming paradigms
Python programming experience
Proven experience transforming data between various formats such as XML, FXML, SWIFT, JSON, and CSV
Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong understanding of microservice design patterns, principles, and best practices
Experience implementing Kafka consumers, producers, and streaming applications
Familiarity with other messaging technologies like TIBCO EMS and IBM MQ
Experience with secure file transfer protocols (SFTP)
Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
Hands-on experience with MongoDB
Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Experience with Kafka Streams and Apache Flink
Experience working in an Agile environment using TDD/BDD best practices
Proficiency with JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing
Good knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices
Experience with tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, and SonarQube
Experience implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including API design, development, and security best practices
Experience with WebSocket implementations
Proficiency with Git/Bitbucket for version control
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to take ownership, collaborate effectively, and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice to have:

Experience in front end technologies such as React, HTML, CSS, Javascript
Basic understanding of Databases (Preferably Oracle)
Knowledge of MongoDB
WebSocket
Reactive Programming - RxJs

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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