Senior Applications Development Programmer Analyst

Citi

Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst at Citi contributing to applications systems analysis and programming activities. Responsible for implementing new or revised application systems in coordination with the Technology team.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRutherford • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $121,200 - $181,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerGRPCJavaKubernetesMavenMicroservicesOpenShiftSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct technical Proof-of-Work to evaluate new technologies and architectural patterns and subsequently implement successful findings into actual projects
Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, performance benchmarking, time and cost estimates, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Participate in all phases of the 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 an 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years of hands-on software development experience
Deep expertise in Java 17 and the Spring Boot framework
Proven experience in developing RESTful microservices, with a strong understanding of inter-service communication protocols like gRPC and Protocol Buffers (ProtoBuf)
Strong, practical understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles
In-depth knowledge of build tools (e.g., Maven) and hands-on experience setting up and using CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in working with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or EKS
Working knowledge of AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Devin) is mandatory
Understanding of Capital Market concepts is a mandatory requirement
Experience in processing large datasets, including the use of Parquet files
Experience with Big Data platforms (e.g., Cloudera) is desirable
Working knowledge of consulting and project management techniques/methods
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Java 17Spring BootRESTful microservicesgRPCProtocol BuffersDomain-Driven DesignMavenCI/CD pipelinesDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

independence of judgementautonomycoachingproblem-solvingcommunicationuser supportanalytical skillsconsultationadaptabilitytime management