Senior UI Programmer Analyst

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Job Overview

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. This role requires deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on with React technology is a must. As this role will require candidate to devote majority of time writing the code.
• Collaborating closely with architects, product owners, and diverse cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, distributed systems.
• Providing mentorship to junior engineers and fostering an environment conducive to continuous learning and engineering excellence.
• Working in conjunction with DevOps teams to optimize deployment processes, enhance system observability, and improve production resilience.
• Leading technical discussions, contributing to comprehensive design documentation, and offering expert guidance on modern software architectures.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in UI/UX design and frontend development, with a minimum of 3 years in a UI lead setup.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, or other contemporary frontend frameworks.
• In depth understanding of UI architecture principles, design patterns, and performance optimization techniques.
• Practical experience with user research, wireframing, and prototyping tools such such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
• Familiarity with design systems, accessibility guidelines, and responsive design methodologies.
• Strong command of version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and agile product development workflows.
• Exposure to integrating with backend systems, including GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Experience utilizing frontend monitoring and analytics tools like Matomo and New Relic.
• Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and an automation-first approach to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
• A solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Experience in conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, adaptability to fast-paced agile environments, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
• Preferred Experience In:
• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with various caching solutions and associated tooling.
• Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies.

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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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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