Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citi•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Requirements

6+ years of proven software development experience, specializing in Java, JavaScript framework like React, Spring Boot, and Oracle.
In-depth knowledge of modern application architecture principles.
Clear understanding of Data Structures and Object-Oriented Principles using Java
Practical experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for enhancing development workflows.
Proficiency in Microservices frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot), Event-Driven Services, and Cloud-Native Application Development.
Multiple years of experience on Service Oriented and Microservices architectures, including REST and GraphQL implementations
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of robust web applications.
Strong expertise in developing intuitive user interfaces using contemporary JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React), HTML5, and CSS.
Solid experience in developing server-side logic and APIs using languages such as Java, Python, or similar.
Comprehensive knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL, with a deep understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), particularly Oracle.
Proven capability in designing, developing, and implementing high-performance RESTful APIs leveraging appropriate frameworks and technologies.
Proficiency with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools for building (e.g., Maven, Gradle) and deploying code (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, OpenShift).
Experience with Agile development methodologies and utilizing project management tools such as JIRA.
Ability to develop and automate comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
Solid understanding and practical experience with code versioning tools, including GitHub Enterprise.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Experience with AWS is considered a significant advantage.
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
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.