Senior Java Developer – Market Data - FX Options Technology - VP – London

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is seeking a Senior Java Developer to modernize the FX Options Market Data System. The role involves hands-on development and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Java, multithreading, and finance environments. The position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary performance bonus

Private Medical Care

Pension Plan

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience in event-driven architecture and Java development.
• Proficient in performance tuning and multithreading.
• Strong understanding of modern caching solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver features and enhancements for the platform.
• Drive the design and architecture of the system.
• Support the platform as part of L3 support.

Skills

Java development

Multithreading

Concurrency

Linux environments

Caching technologies

Middleware technologies

Openshift/Kubernetes

Exchange Data

Job description

Senior Java Developer – Market Data - FX Options Technology - VP – London

The FX Options Market Data System 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

• Deliver features and enhancements to the new strategic platform
• The role is hands on - includes both technical implementation and thought leadership.
• Work with teams across FX Options Technology, FX Tech, the FX Quants and trading to define and implement solutions that benefit the business.
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with users of the system, and enhance the quality of deliverables.
• Deliver BAU enhancements to help our trading business meet their short to medium term goals
• Support the platform as part of an L3 rota, and work closely with a dedicated support team

Key Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of Java development in an event-driven architecture
• Proficient in multithreading, concurrency and performance tuning
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Technical areas include:
  • Caching technologies such as Gemfire, Redis or others
  • Middleware: Tibco, Solace or other
  • Java and concurrency
  • Openshift/Kubernetes experience is a plus but not required
  • Exchange Data experience is a plus but not required
  • Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems
• Highly credible hands-on engineer, capable of deep-diving into a product and codebase to offer detailed, constructive feedback
• Awareness of industry trends and willingness to leverage new technologies where appropriate
• Experience working in finance is a plus, but not required

What we’ll provide

By joining Citi London, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), and receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), plus a range of benefits:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 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 learning and development resources

Equal Opportunity

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

Accessibility

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