Capital Management - Java Lead Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join the Banking Technology team. You will design and deliver enterprise-grade web applications, leveraging microservices and AI development tools, with end-to-end ownership.

The role requires strong Java/Spring Boot experience, API-first mindset, and collaboration with global squads. Citi offers hybrid working, mentorship, learning opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with Java and Spring framework.
• Proven experience of API-first solutions (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale platforms using microservices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum delivery teams with incremental releases.
• Database design in RDBMS and NoSQL (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design and build business requirements on microservices platform used by senior bankers globally.
• Implement Java/Spring Boot backend and MongoDB/MSSQL data layer.
• Apply SDLC practices with unit/integration tests and CI/CD.
• Leverage AI coding agents for accelerated engineering.
• Review requirements and deliverables for security and production readiness.
• Communicate with Product & Engineers in global squad on integrations.
• Learn and apply Banking domain knowledge.

Skills

Java

Spring

API first

REST

GraphQL

microservices

Agile/Scrum

NoSQL

RDBMS

Full stack

Job description

• Experience designing & implementing large-scale platforms using microservices architecture
• Full stack development experience - Desirable
• Paid Parental Leave

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.

We are a collaborative and well-established team united by high engineering standards and renowned for continuous shipment of clean rigorously tested code to production multiple times a week - a pace we only anticipate accelerating with AI adoption.

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer join Banking Technology team for Opus Capital Management strategic transformation. You will design and deliver enterprise-grade web application platforms, leveraging AI development tools (e.g. Copilot, Devin).

This role demands end-to-end ownership, hands-on technical delivery and ability to lead design discussion within small high-autonomy squad.

The ideal candidate is AI-first in mindset, quick learner and passionate for the quality and reliability of code deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build business requirements on microservices architecture platform used by senior bankers globally
• Implementation of Java/Spring Boot backend and MongoDB/MSSQL data layer
• Strong fundamentals in systems analysis, design patterns, SDLC including unit/integration test and CI/CD practices.
• Leverage AI coding agents for accelerated engineering
• Critically review, test requirements and own deliverables ensuring structural integrity, security compliance and production readiness.
• Strong communication skills with Product & Engineers in global squad on integrations
• Learn and apply Banking domain knowledge

Required Skills & Experience

• Significant hands-on experience with Java, Spring framework
• Proven experience of API first solution - REST, GraphQL
• Experience designing & implementing large-scale platforms using microservices architecture
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams & incremental frequent releases.
• Database design and queries in RDBMS & NoSQL - Highly desirable
• Spec driven development understanding - Desirable
• Full stack development experience - Desirable

What We’ll Provide You

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 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

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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