Lead Java Engineer – Markets Risk & Trading Systems

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a markets-wide risk platform. You will apply Java 17+, design robust microservices, and collaborate with trading systems across markets to ensure reliability and performance.

You will mentor junior developers, define testing standards, and contribute to architecture decisions, while working within a globally distributed technology team. This full-time role offers challenging, impactful work in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive Core Java 17+ experience with data structures and design patterns.
• Hands-on Microservices experience.
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and Solace.
• Proficiency in Spring and cloud technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Gradle.
• Experience with document databases (MongoDB).
• Experience in multi-threaded distributed systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit/Cucumber).
• Solid understanding of the FIX protocol.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to integrate functions and identify system enhancements.
• Solve critical issues by evaluating complex business and system processes.
• Apply Java expertise and ensure architectural alignment.
• Develop coding standards for testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand the integration of business areas, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Analyze problems and create innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and analysts.

Skills

Core Java

Microservices

SOLID

JUnit/Cucumber

Tools

Spring framework

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jira

Bitbucket

Gradle

MongoDB

Job description

Overview

Citi is a leading global bank with a vast international presence, serving millions of customers worldwide. We offer a comprehensive suite of financial services, empowering our clients through innovative solutions and access to capital.

What We Do / The Team

We are a global team responsible for a markets-wide strategic risk management platform. We're looking for a skilled Java Developer to enhance our platform and integrate it with trading systems across markets.

Role Overview/What You'll Do

• Collaborate with management to integrate functions and identify system enhancements.
• Solve critical issues by evaluating complex business and system processes.
• Apply your Java expertise and ensure architectural alignment.
• Develop coding standards for testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand the integration of business areas, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Analyze problems and create innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and analysts.

Must Have Key Skills and Experience Required

• 8+ years relevant experience.
• Extensive Core Java 17 version & above experience with strong knowledge of data structures, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Hands-on Microservices experience
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and Solace.
• Proficiency in Spring framework and cloud technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Gradle.
• Experience with document databases (MongoDB).
• Experience developing multi-threaded, distributed systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Cucumber.
• Solid understanding of the FIX protocol.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with Chronicle framework or low-latency programming.
• Experience with time-series databases like KDB.
• Experience with Equities trading OMS.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a globally distributed team.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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