The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities. + Guide the integration and optimization of Oracle and MongoDB in high-performance environments.. + Ensure high quality through effective code reviews, static code analysis and performance optimization. + Mentor and guide junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. **Required Skills :** + 8-12 years of software development experience with strong focus on Java and distributed system technology. + Expert-level knowledge in Spring Framework, Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. + Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture and best practices. + Proficient in working with both relational (Oracle) and NoSQL(MongoDB) databases + Experience with Redis or equivalent for caching and performance optimization. + Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Sift-Left testing strategies. + Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Junit, Mockito, REST Assured, Cucumber or Selenium. + Strong understanding of application performance, monitoring and optimization techniques. + Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex development tasks. **Preferred Skills:** + Exposure to Api Gateways, Service Discovery and Distributed Tracing + Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines,either on-premises or public cloud (i.e., Tekton, Harness, Jenkins, etc.). + Familiarity with DevOps Practices and containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. + Experience with code quality tools (e.g. SonarQube, Checkmarks) + Proven leadership and team collaboration skills. + Exposure to building cloud/hybrid apps on AWS will be a plus. + String communication and stakeholder management. + Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities. + Passion for high-quality, clean and maintainable code. **Qualifications:** + Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience + Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ **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 (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.