FX cross border payments and AI engineer

Citi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (2 days at home)

Competitive base salary

27 days annual leave

Bonus potential

Private medical care

Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Learning resources

Job summary

Citi Technology in London is seeking a senior software engineer to drive cross-border FX payments platforms. You will design and implement scalable, low-latency services, collaborate with Sales, Trading, Quants and Product, and mentor junior engineers.

Join a globally distributed team delivering production-grade solutions with CI/CD, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native tools. Hybrid work, generous leave, and a strong bonus program offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in a STEM discipline.
• Proven experience in software engineering and development.
• Hands on Experience in Java , Spring.
• Understanding of ultra-low-latency development practices.
• Strong SQL / Databases knowledge.
• Experience with Messaging tech like Kafka, Solace , MQ.
• Experience replacing legacy systems and building new ones.
• Openshift and Kubernetes knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands on technical implementation of Cross border FX payments and custody solutions using modern cloud-native technologies and CI/CD workflows.
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users, and enhance the quality of deliverables.
• 3rd line support of the production system with 24h coverage.
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Trading, Quants and Product to translate needs into data-driven solutions.
• Design, Development, Testing of new features in the applications.
• Continual improvement of the software development lifecycle and product quality.

Skills

Java

Spring

Low-latency

SQL/Databases

Kafka

Solace

MQ

Caching

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

KDB

Job description

Описание:

As the world’s most global bank, Citi gives you the tools to be a trailblazer. We’re not just building technology; we’re building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, we are an international team encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, and cultures, and we invite you to come and join us! Citi’s technology team supports business operations in 100+ countries, across multiple lines of business spanning both Institutional and retail businesses.

Задачи:

Hands on technical implementation of Cross border FX payments and custody solutions using modern, cloud-native technologies and CI/CD workflows, focusing on consolidation, automation, and scalability. Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology implement solutions that benefit the business Collaborate with stakeholders across sales , trading , Quants and Product team to understand Payments needs, translate them into impactful data-driven solutions, and deliver these in partnership with technology. Design, Development, Testing of new features in the applications. Continual improvement of the software development lifecycle and quality of the product. 3rd line support of the production system (dedicated 24h support teams handle 1st / 2nd line). Mentoring junior members of the team. Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams

Требования:

• Master’s degree or above (or equivalent education) in a STEM discipline.
• Proven experience in software engineering and development, and a strong understanding of computer systems and how they operate.
• Hands on Experience in Java , Spring, Understanding of ultra-low-latency development practices.
• Proven understanding of FX highly preferred
• Well versed with AI coding tools like Devin , Claude code and Codex and delivered production grade applications.
• Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems
• Strong skill set in SQL / Databases
• Strong understanding of Messaging tech like Kafka, Solace , MQ etc.
• Writing production scale applications to use the Caching technologies.
• The candidate will have systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot issues
• Exceptional communicator who loves working with people, confident communicating at all levels from an individual team to the entire enterprise
• Highly credible hands on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedback
• Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate
• Будет плюсом: Understanding of Openshift , Kubernetes; KDB knowledge

Условия:

• business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
• competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed)
• 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