Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst -Assistant Vice President

Job Description: Developer – Modern Engineering Practices About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Engineer to drive modern engineering practices and technology transformation within our teams. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while ensuring best-in-class engineering standards, including trunk-based development, test automation, security, and modern ways of working. This role requires deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications. Key Responsibilities Software Development & System Design - Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications. - Implement trunk-based development practices to enable continuous integration and rapid delivery. - Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and software design best practices. - Ensure high levels of unit test coverage, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD). - Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards. Engineering Excellence & Best Practices - Drive the adoption of modern engineering ways of working, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD. - Advocate for automated testing, infrastructure as code, and continuous monitoring to enhance software reliability. - Apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing to ensure code quality and functionality. - Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in readability, performance, and security. - Implement and enforce secure coding practices, performing vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards. - Collaborate effectively in agile environments, embracing DevOps principles and fostering a culture of continuous delivery and improvement. Technical Leadership & Collaboration - Partner with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to design scalable and distributed systems. - Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning. - Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to optimize deployments, observability, and production resilience. - Lead technical discussions, contribute to design documentation, and provide guidance on modern software architectures. Skills and Qualifications Must-Have Skills: - 8+  years of strong hands-on experience in coding Java, Angular, SpringBoot, Kafka, Oracle - Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture. - Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and automation-first mindset to ensure high test coverage and reliability. - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. - Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding. - Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker). - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments. - Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. Good-to-Have Skills: - Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems. - Familiarity with Caching Solutions & Tooling - Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi . View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.