Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Citi. Mississauga Ontario Canada · full-time · CA$94,300–CA$141,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Build, test and release maintainable software, contributing to design while implementing the code yourself
- Raise engineering quality across coding, testing, builds, deployments and ongoing software maintenance
- Bring technical input to sprint planning and backlog refinement, then help deliver shared components with the wider team
- Turn needs from business, operations and production support into practical technical solutions
- Explore newer development approaches, including generative AI and DORA measures, for possible use by the team
What you bring
- At least five years of hands-on software development experience, including work in an Agile or Scrum setting
- You have built backend services with Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, plus frontend applications using React or Angular
- You can develop scalable applications using Kubernetes or Docker, Kafka-based event architectures, and relational databases
- You bring API development and application security knowledge, including OAuth, TLS or PKI, and familiarity with CI/CD practices
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
Who this fits
This suits a senior, hands-on developer who can work independently while collaborating with Scrum, product, QA, architecture and global team members. The role is hybrid in Canada.
From the employer
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate Developer to join our Operations Workbench team. You will be a key contributor to the development of our new, cutting-edge platform. You will apply your deep technical expertise to build and implement robust solutions, while promoting engineering best practices.
This role is for an experienced developer who is passionate about hands-on implementation and collaboration. You will be a core member of the team, delivering high-quality, scalable solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
· Software Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
· Quality Advocacy: Promote best practices for engineering excellence in coding, testing, build, deployment, and the maintenance of high-quality software.
· Solution Implementation: Act as an active contributor to design and a hands-on implementer of code.
· Agile Mindset: Actively participate in scrum activities such as sprint planning and refinement, offering technical insights for backlog items.
· Technical Excellence: Deliver robust and efficient technical solutions, adhering to best-in-class engineering principles and practices.
· Collaboration: Partner with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, QA, Architects and other global team members to successfully deliver technical solutions and reusable components.
· Stakeholder Management: Work with Business, Operations, and Production Support stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective solutions.
· Learning Mindset: Keep up with the latest development practices in the industry and Citi with an eye to implement them in our team such as – Gen AI, DORA metrics, etc.
Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies
Professional Experience
· 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
· Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
· Experience working in mixed/virtual/diverse environments.
Technical Expertise
Backend development experience with Java and modern IoC frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
Frontend development experience with modern frameworks like React or Angular.
Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
· Expert experience designing and developing robust, scalable applications.
· Strong experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
· Experience with event-driven architecture leveraging Apache Kafka.
· Experience designing and developing databases on an RDBMS platform.
· Proficiency in API development and application security best practices (e.g., OAuth, TLS, PKI).
· Familiarity with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Leadership & Collaboration Skills
· Strong communication and presentation skills.
· A passion for adopting industry best practices and new technologies with an exploratory mindset.
· Innovative ideas and a can-do attitude.
· Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to manage tight deadlines or unexpected priority changes.
· Willingness to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and seek out answers.
· Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership, and drive strategy.
· Impeccable integrity and judgment.
Desirable Skills
Financial services experience
Knowledge of resilient enterprise systems
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
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