Senior Java Developer – FX Options Pricing and Data Distribution Technology

Citi; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London seeks an experienced Java developer to join their FX Options Pricing team. You will contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform, collaborating with global teams and enhancing system architecture. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid work arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architecture and system design.
• Hands-on application development and operational stability.
• Awareness of industry trends in technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the electronic FX Options Trading Platform.
• Collaborate with developers and traders for technical solutions.
• Mentor other developers and improve development processes.

Skills

Java and Spring boot development

Java multithreading

Linux based cloud environments

Openshift/Kubernetes

Caching technologies (e.g., Gemfire, Redis)

Solace, Kafka, Tibco middleware

Python and/or C#

Job description

The FX Options Pricing and Market Data distribution team is going through significant reengineering and modernisation. We are looking for an experienced Java developer and technologist to take a hands‑on role and contribute to the design and delivery of the system.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform specialising in:
  • RFQ (Request for Quote) client or sales to trader workflow
  • Streaming prices
  • Volatility Surface and other market data management
  • Structured Product Pricing workbench
  • Live and End of Day market data distribution
• Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants and traders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with users of the system, and enhance the quality of deliverables
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development, deployment and testing processes
• Share your knowledge and mentor other developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment

Required Skills

• Knowledge and experience of Java and Spring boot development in an event‑driven architecture
• Proficient in Java multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning
• Hands‑on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, particularly in Linux based cloud environments
• Openshift/Kubernetes experience
• Caching technologies e.g. Gemfire, Redis or others
• Middleware technologies: Solace, Kafka, Tibco or other
• Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate
• Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems

Nice to have

• Experience in subscribing and consuming Exchange Data
• Python and/or C# development experience

• Experience working in finance is a plus, but not required

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, 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 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

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.

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Job Family Group

Technology

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Job Family

Applications Development

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Time Type

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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