Software Engineer – Margin Technology

11037 Citibank, N.A. United Kingdom; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Learning resources

Job summary

Citi's technology team in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape the future of global finance. You will build robust software solutions, work with product teams and users, and contribute to an engineering culture that values quality and collaboration.

The role offers hybrid working options, mentorship, and opportunities to impact markets and economies at scale across Citi's global franchise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Java, React and/or Python.
• Strong hands-on experience building RESTful APIs using Spring.
• Experience with TDD and clean code principles.
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL.
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build technical solutions to complex business problems with a group of engineers.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle with product teams and users.
• Contribute to a strong engineering culture within global teams and mentorship.

Skills

Software development

TDD

Clean code

RESTful APIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

Java

React

Python

Spring

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

S3

DynamoDB

MongoDB

SQL

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 Operations Technology is going through an exciting phase of transformation in margin and collateral domain. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise.

Role Overview/What will you do:

As a Software Engineer in our global technology team, you will be working with a group of passionate engineers who build technical solutions to complex business problems. You will have an opportunity to participate in the whole spectrum of building a software solution, closely working with product teams and users. We expect you to contribute to our vision of building a strong engineering culture within our global teams.

This role is for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, has experience in building robust and high-quality solutions, has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Skills and Experience required -

• Hands-on professional software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering
• Proficiency in programming in mainly Java, React and/or Python
• Strong hands-on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• Experience of working in investment bank or financial services industry
• Experience of using cloud services such as AWS and distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, S3, DynamoDB, MongoDB or any other NoSQL database

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.

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.