Job Description

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Job Overview

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The Applications Development Intermediate 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:

Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications. Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents 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.

Qualifications:

2-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications using

Java

,

Spring Boot

. Build and integrate RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems. Implement microservices architecture and containerize applications using

Docker

. Orchestrate and manage containerized applications using

Kubernetes

. Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams, to deliver high-quality software solutions. Implement security best practices, including authentication and authorization using

Spring Security

and

JWT

. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers. Work in an Agile/Scrum environment and contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Deploy applications on cloud platforms such as

Openshift

using Docker and Kubernetes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

8-10 years

of professional experience in full-stack development. Strong proficiency in

Java

(8/11/17) and

Spring Boot

. Proficient in building RESTful APIs and integrating them with front-end applications. Experience with containerization using

Docker

and orchestration using

Kubernetes

. Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems. Experience with relational databases like Oracle. Familiarity with NoSQL databases like

MongoDB

is a plus. Experience with testing frameworks like

JUnit

,

Mockito

. Knowledge of cloud platforms like

Openshift

. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like

Teamcity, GitHub and etc.

Familiarity with caching mechanisms like

Elastic

. Knowledge of monitoring tools like

Prometheus

and

Grafana

. Certifications in

Java

,

Docker

, or

Kubernetes

are a plus.

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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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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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