Senior Java Applications Lead — Hybrid AVP

Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst - Assistant Vice President

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Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Apr. 01, 2026

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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.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas

• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users

• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement

• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality

• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• 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.

Required Technical

Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience with analysis and coding in J2EE application

• 3+ years’ project and team management experience.

• Experience of Java / JEE technologies essential

• Proven background in developing java applications for complex business problems

• Project experience in Agile/Scrum, master with JIRA.

• In-depth knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, JPA

• Experience in frontend JavaScript technologies, i.e. React

• Experience of IBM Websphere, OraaS DB.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Supervise team members’ design and programming standards and principals

• Exposure to working with diverse global teams

• Experience of Custody Tax would be an advantage

• Experience of Kafka, Decker and Openshift would be an advantage

• Banking and securities domain knowledge would be an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Strong motivation skills.

• Ability to communicate with non-technical people.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal & influencing skills.

• Work under pressure, manage conflicts and challenges.

• Must demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects

• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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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