Job Description

The Applications Development Senior 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:

• 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.

Job Description: Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (Angular & Micro Frontend)

Role Overview

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for leading the architectural design, development, and delivery of modern, enterprise-grade web applications. This role focuses on driving front-end modernization by leveraging Angular and Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures.

As a technical leader, you will establish UI engineering excellence, define monorepo and federation strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and independently deployable frontend systems. You will act as a key subject matter expert, mentoring engineering teams and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture blueprints and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Micro Frontend (MFE) Leadership

• MFE Strategy & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient, and high-performance Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures using Webpack Module Federation or Angular Native Federation.
• Shell & Remote Coordination: Define and govern the integration patterns between the host (shell) application and remote micro-apps, ensuring seamless routing, lazy loading, and optimal runtime performance.
• Monorepo Management: Establish and maintain monorepo strategies (e.g., using Nx or Lerna) to manage shared libraries, build caching, and dependency graphs efficiently.
• Independent Deployments: Partner with DevOps teams to design CI/CD pipelines that support independent deployment of micro frontends without disrupting the host application.

1. Angular Engineering Excellence

• Modern Angular Development: Drive the adoption of modern Angular features (including Standalone Components, Signals, Deferrable Views, and functional routers/guards) to build responsive, enterprise-grade UIs.
• State Management & Data Flow: Architect robust state management solutions utilizing NgRx, RxJS, or Angular Signals, ensuring clean data flow and state isolation across micro frontends.
• Reusable Design Systems: Oversee the development of reusable UI component libraries and design systems, ensuring visual and functional consistency across federated applications.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct deep-dive performance profiling (bundle size analysis, tree-shaking, change detection optimization, and lazy loading) to minimize Initial Page Load and Time to Interactive (TTI).

1. Collaboration, Governance & Mentorship

• Technical Governance: Define, document, and enforce coding standards, linting rules, security practices, and testing strategies (unit, integration, and E2E) across all frontend teams.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with backend engineering teams (REST/GraphQL APIs) and product managers to translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications.
• Team Mentorship: Act as a hands-on technical lead, coaching and mentoring mid-level developers, conducting rigorous code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Risk & Compliance: Evaluate technical risks and ensure all frontend applications comply with organizational policies, web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), and security guidelines (OWASP, CSP, CORS).

Recommended Qualifications

Experience & Core Expertise

• Overall Experience: 10+ years of experience in professional software application development, with a strong focus on enterprise web applications.
• Angular Expertise: 5+ years of deep, hands-on experience with Angular (modern versions 15+) and TypeScript.
• Micro Frontend Experience: Proven track record of designing and deploying Micro Frontend (MFE) architectures in a production environment using Module Federation.
• Monorepo Tooling: Strong experience with monorepo management tools, specifically Nx.
• Web Standards: Mastery of HTML5, CSS3, Sass/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

Technical & Operational Skills

• State & Reactive Programming: Advanced proficiency in RxJS and state management libraries (e.g., NgRx or Akita).
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with modern testing tools such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright for unit and End-to-End (E2E) testing.
• Build & Bundling Tools: Solid understanding of Webpack, Esbuild, and Angular CLI configurations.
• Backend Integration: Strong experience integrating with RESTful APIs and WebSockets. Working knowledge of Python-based microservices is a strong plus.
• Agile Delivery: Experience working in mature Agile/Scrum environments, driving sprint planning, and managing technical debt.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in complex, distributed frontend environments.
• Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and lead development efforts across multiple distributed teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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