Low latency Senior Java Developer

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

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced Java Developer to enhance our markets-wide risk management platform and integrate it with trading systems across markets. You will collaborate with global teams, implement robust architectural solutions, and establish coding standards for testing and deployment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in Core Java, microservices, and cloud technologies, with strong knowledge of Spring, Kafka, Solace, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Java development.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Hands-on microservices experience with Kafka and Solace.
• Proficiency in Spring framework and cloud technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Gradle; experience with MongoDB.
• Experience developing multi-threaded, distributed systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Cucumber.
• Solid understanding of the FIX protocol.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Core Java 17+

Microservices

Kafka

Solace

Spring Framework

Cloud technologies

Jira

Bitbucket

Gradle

MongoDB

Multithreading

JUnit/Cucumber

FIX protocol

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

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.

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.

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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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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