Market Risk and Control Applications Development - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (up to 2 days home)

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretional bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi in Belfast is seeking a senior software developer to help shape the future of finance. You will own delivery of the business book of work with emphasis on future-state architecture and robust CI/CD practices.

You will drive automated testing, SDLC improvements, and collaborate across teams to translate business needs into technical specs while supporting production and mentoring juniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development and TDD practices.
• Strong front-end skills with React and modern UI design.
• Track record delivering production-grade software and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business book of work with future-state architecture.
• Champion CI/CD and automated testing; drive DevOps improvements.
• Participate in design, planning and estimation discussions.
• Translate complex business needs into technical specs.
• Maintain project and technical documentation; mitigate SDLC risks.
• Support production and drive issue-driven improvements.

Skills

Java

Test-Driven Development

React Front End

SDLC knowledge

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Kafka

SQL Server

Mongo

S3

Job description

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.

What We do / The Team:

Markets Business Risk and Control Technology Inventory team provides solutions that underpin the documentation and regulatory obligations for everything relating to e-trading within Citi. The application facilitates Inventory and Workflow solutions to 1LOD to make changes in the e-trading space with 2LOD responsible for check and challenge functions.

Role Overview/What will you do:

• A senior developer on the application responsible for business book of work delivery with a closer view on future state architecture.
• Champion best practices in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Foster a culture of quality through developer-led automated testing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SDLC, agile and DevOps processes using key performance indicators, including DORA metrics, to enhance team efficiency and software delivery.
• Participate in design, planning and estimation discussions within the team.
• Facilitate requirement gathering and translate complex business needs into technical specifications.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of project and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the SDLC, proposing solutions to complex problems.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Participate in production support processes, collaborating with operations and business stakeholders. Analyze issue patterns to drive improvements. Guide documentation efforts.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.
• React Front End Development
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development

Competencies:

• Experience delivering successful projects into production that can be maintained within strict operational margins
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate and have experience working in fast paced development environments
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to interact with clients and deliver results, taking ideas to production
• You have an appetite for taking on challenges and leveraging new technologies
• You have experience working in fast paced development environments
• You agree that verbal and written communication skills are vital

Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous:

• Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
• Messaging Technologies (Kafka)
• Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Mongo, S3)

Responsibilities:

• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to junior-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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

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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills:

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills:

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

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