Officer, Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst, Technology

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. In this role, you’re expected to: 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. As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: * 2-5 years of relevant experience * Required Languages: English (Proficient), Japanese is plus. * Strong hands-on experience in coding (Java, Python, or any modern programming language). * Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture. * Familiar with application development with AI tools. * Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies. * 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. * Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker). * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. Good-to-Have Skills: * Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems. * Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring. * Familiarity with Agile frameworks and modern ways of working in product development. 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. \------------------------------------------------------ ## 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.