Application Developer Senior Programmer Analyst

Citi ,
Belfast, Antrim

Overview

Job Description

**Overview of Citi** **:** Citi, the world leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity. 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. Global Fund Services within Equities Securities Services Technology group (ESST) are currently undergoing major transformation initiatives across the Fund services group. Involving multiple migration activities to enhance our service offerings for major fund service clients across the globe. The current opening is for a talented developer with a passion for data who has relevant experience in data integration technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering both batch and real-time solutions using vendor or open source toolsets and be capable of working in a fast paced environment within a busy technology team. The candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple reporting lines and business sectors. The role will require a keen attention to detail to analyze complex business requirements and deliver robust scalable solutions all within agreed timescales. Therefore experience in requirements analysis, work estimation and a track record in production delivery is essential. The role will also include L3 support for our production support group servicing securities, funds and transfer agency interfaces across the globe. + Recent professional experience in data integration using variety of toolsets, building batch and real-time solutions + Strong SQL skills with experience of Oracle, MSSQL + Strong Linux/Shell Scripting + Experience using queue based technologies (IBM>MQ/TIBCO>EMS/ActiveMQ/Kafka) + Experience with Spark SQL / Spark structured streaming an advantage + Experience with Elasticsearch or equivalent technologies would be an advantage + Experience using attlasian product suite (JIRA/CONFLUENCE/BITBUCKET) + Experience using Jenkins or equivalent continuous-integration pipelines + SDLC experience (GIT + CI a plus) + Experience with technology in finance with securities and asset management preferred + 3rd Level qualification preferred **What we Offer:** As well as a competitive salary and consideration for a yearly discretionary bonus Citi offer; + 23 days paid annual leave + Award winning pension scheme, + Life assurance and + Private medical insurance with Bupa healthcare. In addition, we offer a competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave scheme and employees also have the option (provided they have a student loan from the Student Loan Company) to divert saver and company match contributions to their student loan. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer employees a number of lifestyle benefits including; on site restaurant and coffee shops, online shopping and concierge service and subsidised clubs and societies. Our select benefit package offers you the opportunity to customise your benefits according to your own lifestyle preferences and includes corporate discounts, memberships and a range of additional extras. Our vast range of diversity networks and on site multi faith room demonstrates Citi's commitment to growing a diverse workforce. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ----- Grade :All Job Level - All Job FunctionsAll Job Level - All Job Functions - GB ----- Time Type :Full time ----- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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 CLICK HERE at . To view the "EEO is the Law" poster CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO is the Law Supplement CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO Policy Statement CLICK HERE at . To view the Pay Transparency Posting CLICK HERE at . Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Or