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.
The position is within Wholesale Lending Technology, and we are seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands-on experience in developing server-side components in Java. Candidate must have experience in developing enterprise application using Java/J2EE & Spring.
The work will include strategic state-of-the-art solutions using new stack development using Agile/ DevOps high standard/ Micro services/ Docker for application hosting. Candidate will be working on fast-paced, highly visible, and challenging projects. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and someone who loves technology in general and excels when challenged.
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.
- As a technical lead, analyze and collaborate technical solutions and strategies with the team and provide the optimum solution for our clients.
- Own success – Takes responsibility for successful delivery of the solutions. Mentoring other developer on their implementation while needed, and organize review activities like design review, code review and technical document review etc. to make sure the success deliverable.
- Responsible for systems analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
- Code reviews, exposure to continuous integration, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements
- Explore existing application systems, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation
- Communicate continually with the client and project teams – Clarify client’s needs, present tech team ideas and explains progress on the development efforts.
- Contributes to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to software architecture, software development process and new technologies etc.
- Strictly follow Citi’s engineering standards and ensure these are followed across all modules in the project.
- Perform code & design reviews consistently.
- Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Act as technical advisor or coach to junior members in the team.
Technology Skills:
- Must have expert level (hands-on) knowledge and understanding in JAVA/J2EE spring boot, spring framework stack
- Must have Deep understanding of Microservice and Microservices best practices, patterns- Spring boot microservices is highly preferred
- Must have Hands-on Oracle knowledge / Mongo DB experience
- Must have experience in SCMs like GIT; and tools like JIRA
- Good understanding of OpenShift & Docker
- Good understanding of Kafka is highly desirable
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
- Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities
- Ability to contribute in high- and low-level system design (Sequence diagram, class diagrams)
- Strong communication skills, should be able to communicate effectively with business and other stakeholders
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role with Java, Micro services, Spring boot etc.
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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