Japan Finance & Functions Technology is responsible for providing Tech solutions and services to Finance, Compliance and HR organizations across Citi Japan legal vehicles. This position is an intermediate level position mainly providing technology services to Japan Finance and responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and projects in coordination within the Japan and Global Technology teams. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and development activities.
In this role you’re expected to:

• Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analyzing/interpreting code.
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyze applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging.
• Identify problems, analyze information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions.
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.
• Provide accurate status updates on regular/adhoc basis to relevant stakeholders and senior management.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• Consult with Business Users/Third Party Vendors and other technology groups on issues, recommend programming solutions.
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes.
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level developers.
• 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure to:

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Application Development, Support and Project Management .
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Experience in documentation, presentation skills, automation, simplification, systems analysis and programming software applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Strong Programming skills in Java, Spring boot, Microservices, Unix/Linux, PL/SQL preferably in Oracle, Shell Scripting, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Java, JavaScript.
• Working experience in Agile methodologies, Sprint Planning with good knowledge in DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in identifying code vulnerabilities, remediations and optimization.
• Knowledge and work experience in AI tools usage and Prompt Engineering is added advantage.
• Experience in Cloud Technologies, Rest API, Software Deployments, Server and Database Migrations.
• Strong knowledge and work experience in using Source Code Control Tools, Deployment Tools, IDEs, Scheduling and Monitoring Tools.
• Experience in working and coordinating with Production Management teams to identify the issues, problem analysis, fixing bugs with strict timelines.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail, proactive working attitude, quick learning ability, strong ownership, responsibility and team spirit.
• May have overlap working hours with Japan time.

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

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