Technology - Application Development, Placement Analyst, Belfast, 2026

Citigroup; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking graduates for its Technology Placement Programme in Belfast. The role involves developing innovative software solutions and collaborating in an agile environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills. This program offers global exposure, networking opportunities, and the potential to become a future tech leader.

Benefits

Global exposure through cross-functional projects

Continuous learning and mentoring programs

Impactful real-world projects

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass technical interviews with programming exercises.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions using leading-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with peers to learn company tools and skills.
• Support testing and post-production deployment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Swift

JavaScript

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Overview

At Citi, we do not just adapt to change – we drive it. Our Technology Placement Programme is where forward‑thinking talents meet unparalleled opportunities. This is your chance to innovate, influence, and make an impact in the most global financial institution.

Program Details

The Placement Programme starts in mid‑June with an in‑depth education on the Analyst role fundamentals and the nuances of Citi’s culture. It includes on‑desk training, a speaker series, and networking opportunities. Analysts often return to Citi as Full‑Time Analysts after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Work in an agile software development environment, developing quality and scalable software solutions using leading‑edge technologies.
• Develop code consistent with quality standards, support testing cycles and post‑production deployment, and use appropriate tools to test and debug code.
• Participate in peer coding reviews and contribute to defect‑free programming.
• Collaborate with new‑hire cohorts to learn about company tools, processes and technical skills.
• Gain exposure in areas such as Microservices (Java, Spring Framework, Pivotal Cloud Foundry), iOS (Swift, Xcode, MVC), Android (Java, Android Studio, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX), Generative AI (GitHub Co‑Pilot), Web (Angular, Java, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX).
• Other exposure includes Data Analytics tools (Splunk, Tableau, Adobe Analytics), Cloud adoption (AWS, other clouds), Engineering Excellence practices, design patterns (Microservices, APIs, Spring Boot, REST), CI/CD tools (JIRA, Zephyr, BitBucket, TeamCity, uDeploy, Artifactory, OpenShift), event streaming (Kafka, Solace, Aeron), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Problem‑solver who thrives on innovation and tackling challenges head‑on.
• Global outlook with willingness to collaborate across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent communication, project‑management, leadership, attention to detail, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to pass technical interviews with basic algorithmic programming exercises.
• Prior experience working in agile teams is desirable.

Who We Think Will Be a Great Fit

• Ambitious with relentless drive to succeed in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Curious about how technology can revolutionize finance and eager to be at the forefront of transformation.
• Desire to grow into a future tech leader with passion for technology and its application in the global financial industry.

Benefits

• Global exposure through globally scoped projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Continuous learning via structured learning, networking, mentoring, and development programmes.
• Real impact by contributing to real‑world projects shaping banking, digital solutions, cybersecurity, and data‑powered innovations.

EEO Statement

Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.