Java Developer

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Care

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Citi in Belfast seeks a Java Developer for the Global Market Access EMEA team. You will build and maintain the market access gateway to exchanges across EMEA, enabling electronic trading and translating internal Citi messages to exchange formats.

The role is intermediate, contributing to systems analysis and programming, collaborating with users and tech groups, and supporting delivery while upholding Citi policies and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/ University degree or equivalent experience.
• Java and Python development experience, ideally in Financial Services.
• Experience in applications support and maintenance.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify system enhancements and advise on solutions.
• Consult with users and tech groups; recommend programming solutions.
• Apply programming knowledge to design specifications.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and test fixes.
• Mentor new or junior analysts; provide guidance.
• Identify problems, analyze data, and implement solutions.
• Operate with limited supervision and exercise autonomy.
• Act as SME to stakeholders and team members.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and Citi policies.

Skills

Java

Python

Communication

Problem solving

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Unix shell scripting

Containerisation

DevOps

Job description

Job Overview

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 seeking a Java Developer for our Global Market Access EMEA development team.

Sitting within the Equities cash business, the main function of the team is to build and maintain the market access gateway layer that provides connections to the EMEA trading exchanges to facilitate electronic execution trading.

The gateway is used to translate internal Citi trading messages to the format expected by the exchange in order to successfully send and receive orders and execution messages.

This is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in co-ordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analysing/interpreting code
• Consult with users, clients, and other technology groups on issues, and recommend programming solutions, install, and support customer exposure systems
• Apply fundamental knowledge of programming languages for design specifications.
• Analyse applications to identify vulnerabilities and security issues, as well as conduct testing and debugging
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
• Identify problems, analyse information, and make evaluative judgements to recommend and implement solutions
• Resolve issues by identifying and selecting solutions through the applications of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills and Experience

• Previous commercial experience of software development using Java and Python, ideally gained within the Financial Services (or related) industry.
• Experience of applications support and maintenance.
• Able to demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in containerisation
• Experience in DevOps - lightspeed, GitHub, Docker
• Unix and Shell scripting
• Knowledge of low-latency coding principles

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary 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 Global 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

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