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Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech. The Global Fixed Income Trade Processing (FiTP) Team is seeking a Software Engineer (Java) with a proven track record of design and developing large, complex and distributed systems. This role is within the FiTP team in Belfast. The successful individual will ideally have a strong knowledge of Fixed Income products and experience in building software systems to handle the capture and processing of high volume of such trades. In this fast paced environment you must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, taking a pragmatic and thoughtful approach, paying close attention to details. You will need to employ strong communication skills, necessary to effectively produce client solutions.
Job Responsibility
Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
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
Requirements
Solid knowledge of Java (Java 11+ preferred) and object-oriented design principles
Experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring MVC
Proficiency in data access technologies like JPA/Hibernate or Spring Data
Experience in developing and deploying applications within a microservices architecture
Proficiency with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle)
Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
Experience in developing RESTful APIs
Familiarity with AI-powered tools for coding, debugging, and optimization (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer)
Experience with advanced AI software engineering agents (e.g., Devin) is a plus
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift
Experience contributing to successful software projects
Demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in technical tasks
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Nice to have
Experience with advanced AI software engineering agents (e.g., Devin) is a plus
What we offer
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources