FX Risk Lead Java Developer

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a talented Java Developer to design and develop microservices and optimize data processing using technologies like Apache Ignite and Kafka. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills, experience with MongoDB, and a background in cloud applications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range from $120,800 to $170,800.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems analysis and software application programming.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Java-based microservices.
• Implement real-time data ingestion and processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps for deployment.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

JVM performance optimization

MongoDB

Apache Kafka

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Tools

Apache Ignite

Oracle

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Citi’s Markets technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we’re looking for talented technologists to help build the future of global banking. Our teams are creating innovations used across the globe. As the world’s most global bank, Citi provides an opportunity to touch every corner of the globe and deal with incomparable trade volumes, scale and impact. We’re looking for new, innovative ways to push the boundaries of financial technology. Citi’s global technology team spans 84 countries, with almost 30,000 colleagues managing thousands of projects across the globe. Our team is young but rapidly growing. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi’s unmatched globality and vast expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What we want from you

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Nice-to-Have

• Understanding business processes of investment banking area


• Knowledge of FX Risk valuation and pricing procedures


• Experience with FX trade processing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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