The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate-level position focused on the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems in collaboration with the Technology team. The role emphasizes automation and process simplification while contributing to applications systems analysis and programming activities. The candidate will work on developing robust Java applications using Spring Boot microservices and ensure seamless integration with various services. This position requires participation in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in systems analysis and programming software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques and methods.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-6 years of professional experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Java (JDK 8+).
• Demonstrable experience with designing, developing, and deploying microservices.
• Solid experience with Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot for building microservices.
• Proven experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of microservices architecture patterns.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with version control systems such as GITHUB.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient Java applications following architectural patterns of Spring Boot microservices.
• Implement REST, async messaging, and service-to-service integration while ensuring seamless integration with proper fault tolerance.
• Build cloud-native services using Spring Cloud components.
• Develop and implement Event-Driven Architecture using Kafka for asynchronous communication.
• Apply deep knowledge of Java Collections, concurrency, and multi-threading to build safe and performant systems.
• Perform performance tuning, profiling, and optimization across services.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs for microservices.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of microservices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing microservices and monolithic systems as part of a migration strategy.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.