VP of Java Development - Citi

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology team is seeking a Java Developer to join their Equity Finance Technology. The successful candidate will have strong Java skills and experience in a Finance context, responsible for delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance trading functions. This role offers a competitive annual salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid working model.

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 applications development or systems analysis.
• Ability to manage and implement projects successfully.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve high impact problems through evaluation of complex processes.
• Provide expertise in application design and development.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers.

Skills

Java Core

Java Enterprise

JMS

TIBCO

Kafka

Oracle RDBMS

Unix scripting

QA Experience

Git

JUnit

Education

University degree in a STEM field

Job description

Java Developer Equity Finance Technology - VP (BELFAST)

Java Developer Equity Finance Technology - VP (BELFAST)

The Equity Finance Technology team are seeking a software engineer for the Trading technology team Belfast. This role requires strong expertise in Java and the ability to work with traders in building business added value through agile delivery.

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 mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary

Qualifications:

• Extensive relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• 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
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Essential Skills:

• Strong Java Core & Enterprise
• JMS, TIBCO, Kafka
• Oracle RDBMS
• Unix and scripting skills (Bash / PERL)
• Experience in performing QA
• Git or equivalent
• JUnit

Desirable:

• Equity Finance IT experience in Securities Lending, Repo or Swaps
• React
• Business Analysis
• Web Services knowledge
• Mandarin speaker would be a plus

Education:

• University degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience in a similar role

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

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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