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Senior Application Programmer (Java) - Vice President - Sydney

Sydney New South Wales Australia

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Executive
Country
AU
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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The Senior Application Programmer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. Actively engage in all aspects of SDLC including gathering functional and non-functional requirements, designing solutions, code reviews, testing and deploying applications in accordance with Citi's policies.

Responsibilities:

Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint

Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation

Development and maintenance of a suite of Cash Equities applications

Design solutions, coordinate delivery, investigate production incidents, participate in L2/L3 support activities

Develop technical solutions to meet business requirements taking into account recommended technologies, non-functional requirements, internal policies and procedures

Participate in all elements of SDLC from gathering business requirements, analysis, code reviews, testing, deploying applications

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers and other local and global technology team members

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the local business

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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Comply with the ethical standards contained in the Code of Conduct

KEY COMPETENCIES

8+ years of relevant experience in Java

Strong knowledge of Linux, relational databases and scripting languages

In-depth knowledge of stock market trading, FIX protocol and proven experience in front and middle office systems

Understanding of microservices architecture

Experience working in SpringBoot, Solace, AMPS, GitHub is a nice to have

Experience with working effectively with remote teams across different timezones

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

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 ------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time ------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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