Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citi • Mississauga, ON

35d

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.
Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex systems and features. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, secure, and maintainable.
Hands-on Development: Actively contribute to coding, code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Project Management/Ownership: Take ownership of significant modules or projects, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize performance, and troubleshoot production incidents.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
Innovation & Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and champion innovative solutions.
Mentorship: Foster a culture of learning and growth within the team, actively mentoring and upskilling colleagues.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Strong expertise in Java Microservices architecture, design, and implementation.
• Proven experience in Release Management, including planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across environments.
• Strong expertise in [mention 2-3 critical technologies, e.g., distributed systems, microservices architecture, relational/NoSQL databases, API design].
• Proven experience in leading technical projects and/or teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with [mention relevant tools/methodologies, e.g., Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes].

Nice To Haves

• Experience with React JS for front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex systems and features.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, secure, and maintainable.
• Actively contribute to coding, code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Take ownership of significant modules or projects, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize performance, and troubleshoot production incidents.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and champion innovative solutions.
• Foster a culture of learning and growth within the team, actively mentoring and upskilling colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees