Java Developer for Trading, Securities Lending, Vice President

Citi; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior software engineer for the Equity Finance Technology team in Hong Kong. You will lead technical delivery, work with traders, and build business solutions using Java in an agile environment.

The role requires strong Java expertise, experience in high‑pressure settings, and collaboration with a global team across time zones. Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, and Git is essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in apps development or systems analysis.
• Experience in programming software applications and in managing projects.
• SME in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Strong collaboration with global teams across geographies and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Resolve high impact problems and optimize complex business processes and system workflows.
• Provide expertise in applications programming and ensure alignment with architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Gain deep knowledge of business areas and how architecture and infrastructure integrate.
• Deliver innovative solutions through in-depth analysis and guidance.
• Coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Ensure risk awareness and compliance with laws, policy, and controls.

Skills

Java

Kafka

SQL

Git

QA

TDD

BDD

Agile

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Job description

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting‑edge ideas, best‑in‑class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We do / The Team

The Equity Finance Technology team are seeking a highly motivated software engineer for the Trading application, located in Hong Kong. The role requires working with technologists across geographical locations and executing on the technical delivery. This role requires strong expertise in Java and the ability to work with traders in building business solutions 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
• Utilise 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 adviser or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

6-10 years of 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

Key Skills and Experience required

Extensive development experience

Technical skills in Java, Kafka, SQL, Git

Experience in performing QA, TDD and BDD practices

Proven ability to work in high pressure environment

Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically

Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• React and full stack development
• Knowledge of Prime Services is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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

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Job Function

• 銀行 · 金融服務 - 一般 · 其他

Employment Term

• 全職

Education

• 學士