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Lead Java Developer (VP)

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Citi

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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. Markets Technology is a front to back group that works closely with our Markets businesses to design and implement technology solutions that achieve our challenging business and technical goals. This makes the group an exciting and fast-paced environment to work in. As a franchise, Citi’s market penetration is second to none, across asset class and across geographical boundary, making it a truly unique place to work. This particular role is within the FX Technology group, with a primary focus of delivering to the STIRT business, but in addition there is an expectation that the successful candidate will also be involved in broad Markets initiatives. The selected candidate will be part of a team which is responsible for functional areas within the Short-Term Interest Team (STIRT pricing and distribution development group within the FX technology. The key goal is to build out an increased electronic franchise across all products covered by the FX desks globally. Developer will have the opportunity to: Build software that solves challenging front office business problems; Be involved in project from successful pilot to full-scale rollout; Extend the project (new features, enhancing existing features); Contribute to strategic longer-term technical direction; Work closely with Front Office colleagues across multiple locations and business lines; Build your profile with senior technologists across the Markets Technology group

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage one or more Applications Development teams
  • Coordinating with stakeholders to deliver work-items in line with expectations
  • Communicating project progress and promoting achievements
  • Provide technical oversight across systems and applications
  • Review and analyze proposed technical solutions
  • Implementing solutions to issues identified
  • Providing development support response to incidents and requests
  • Contribute to formulation of strategies for applications development
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business integrate
  • Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual data
  • Identifying, estimating and implementing enhancements
  • Contribute to shaping the future technical direction
  • Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

Requirements:

  • Proven extensive background of commercial Java development
  • Experience developing and supporting mission critical applications
  • Experience designing and developing distributed systems using a range of middleware and database products
  • Knowledge of FX an advantage with an appreciation of whole pricing lifecycle
  • Knowledge of and exposure to regulatory environment impacting banking industry will be an advantage
  • Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role
  • Stakeholder and people management experience
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Experience working on a mature development in a large collaborative environment
  • Understanding of DevOps chain – CI/CD, cloud deployment etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree preferred

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of FX an advantage with an appreciation of whole pricing lifecycle
  • Knowledge of and exposure to regulatory environment impacting banking industry will be an advantage
  • Master’s degree preferred
What we offer:
  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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