Senior Java Developer – FX Technology London (AVP)

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Java Developer in London, where you'll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of banking technology. This role offers the chance to build high-performance applications that support the Global FX business, allowing you to engage directly with business partners and influence key technology solutions. With a hybrid working model and a competitive salary, this position is ideal for those passionate about coding and innovation in the financial sector. Embrace the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

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 learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hands-on software development using Java.
• Strong systems knowledge required to define solutions and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Build high performance and resilient applications.
• Work directly with business and technology partners on deliveries.

Skills

Java

Software Development

Systems Knowledge

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a numerate discipline

Job description

25861728 Senior Java Developer – FX Technology London (AVP)

About Citi

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.

The group works to optimize the IT environment by standardizing production platforms, reducing complexity, and introducing innovative solutions that provide new business capabilities, reduce total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi.

We want to regularly engage with talented individuals who are passionate about producing clean, testable code as part of a high performing team. We have found this to be way more important than experience in the financial sector.

We welcome applications from any industry and should you wish to apply your application will be reviewed for a multitude of Developer positions at varying levels.

About FX Tech

Citi FX has a physical presence in 83 countries with 1,400 dedicated staff giving us the largest FX presence of any bank globally. Foreign Exchange has been one of the defining businesses of Citi for much of its 200 year existence.

Citi has the largest FX presence of any bank globally and we proudly put this down to delivering unrivalled service and insight to our clients. Increasing investment in technology has seen us roll out award winning applications. Technology is a central pillar for our plans to sustain and grow our FX business.

Above all, we seek individuals who seek exceptional attitude and aptitude in the people they work with and have a demonstrated passion for delivering FX technology in support of our #1 FX business.

Role Overview/What you will do:

• Work as a member of a team of engineers who build and support systems for the Global FX business
• Build high performance and resilient applications
• Work directly with business and technology partners on deliveries
• Own the delivery of features and functionality on the market-leading Citi Velocity Single Dealer Platform

What we are looking for:

• A real interest in/passion for coding
• Extensive experience in hands-on software development using Java and related frameworks
• Highly credible hands-on engineer, confident to dive into a code-base and deliver substantive features and change
• Ability to work directly with business partners and other stakeholders
• Strong systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot issues
• Experience in working in an environment with cross-functional teams
• Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate
• An understanding of FX or another Markets business highly preferred

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree in a numerate discipline 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 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 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 ourGlobal Benefitspage 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.

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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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