Java Developer

Citi; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive base salary

27 days annual leave

Private Medical Care

Pension Plan

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Java Developer in Belfast to join the Global Markets Tech team. You will contribute to the market access gateway layer, translate Citi trading messages for exchanges, and collaborate across technology functions to deliver robust, low-latency systems.

This intermediate role emphasizes systems analysis and programming, with hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should have strong Java/Python experience and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in Java and Python software development.
• Experience with applications support and maintenance.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define system enhancements using development procedures.
• Consult with users and other technology groups; support exposure systems.
• Apply programming language knowledge to design specs.
• Analyze applications for vulnerabilities and perform testing.
• Act as advisor to new or junior analysts.
• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Operate with limited supervision; exercise independence.
• Assist senior stakeholders and manage risk with compliance.

Skills

Java

Python

DevOps

Containerisation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Unix Shell

Job description

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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

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 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.

Full time

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