Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically Senior Programmer Analyst with 8+ years of hands-on experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional capable of architecting, leading, and implementing robust, scalable, and cloud-native applications with a strong emphasis on microservices architecture. This role demands deep technical expertise, leadership qualities, and a forward-thinking approach, including leveraging AI-powered development tools (CoPilot, Devin etc) to drive efficiency and innovation.

This position involves leading the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance backend services, mentoring junior developers, collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams, and contributing significantly to the entire software development lifecycle in an agile environment.

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:

• 8+ years of relevant experience and advanced level knowledge of Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with advanced AI software engineering tools (e.g., Devin.AI, Copilot, Claude) and Agentic AI development.
• Design and implement advanced RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures for seamless and secure integration across various systems.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java, microservices, cloud computing, and AI-powered development, driving their strategic adoption where appropriate

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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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