FX Risk Lead Java Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Canada, Mississauga

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120800.00 - 170800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Citi's Markets technology team is building FX Risk valuation platform for Citi. The platform is starting to replace existing risk applications with new generation ones with web-based UI, server-side computing and grid technology, distributed in-memory solutions. The new application will serve traders, sales and external clients and is scalable to cover multiple locations and meet latency requirements.

Job Responsibility:

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices for high-throughput application
Integrate and optimize Apache Ignite based solution: in memory data grid for FX trades processing
Implement real time data ingestion and processing pipelines using Apache Kafka / Solace messaging
Design and maintain robust Mongo DB / Oracle data models and queries for data persistence
Ensure application scalability and reliability in cloud-hosted Linux based environment
Collaborate with DevOps to containerize services and deploy using CI/CD pipelines
Conduct performance tuning, code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues
Document system architecture, design decisions, and development processes

Requirements:

Strong hands-on experience with Core Java and multithreading in high load system
Practice with JVM performance optimization and memory profiling
Familiarity with distributed systems architecture and in-memory computing concepts
Proven experience with in-memory caching solution Apache Ignite in production environment
Solid experience with MongoDB (CRUD, indexing, performance tuning)
Deep SQL knowledge and query optimization in Oracle database
Solid understanding of messaging technologies Apache Kafka / Solace
Proficiency in working with Linux environment and scripting
Experience deploying and maintaining applications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Passion to write code using TDD and be ready for L3 support and production release activities
English B1
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice to have:

Understanding business processes of investment banking area
Knowledge of FX Risk valuation and pricing procedures
Experience with FX trade processing

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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