Core Java Backend Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a seasoned Development Engineer to lead automation architecture for Equities Electronic-Execution. You will guide design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks using Java, Python and Cucumber, while driving best practices in testing, code quality and maintainability.

The role requires hands-on leadership in CI/CD, Docker/OpenShift, and trading systems testing. Engage with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-performance trading

Qualifications

• Senior software or automation engineer with strategic impact.
• In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol.
• Expert-level Java and Python.
• Hands-on with BDD frameworks, especially Cucumber.
• Strong container tech: Docker and Openshift.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience in financial services, with exposure to trading systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and architectural design skills.
• Knowledge of Exchange Connectivity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Automation Architecture: Develop scalable test automation frameworks.
• Strategic Leadership: Define automation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Agile Practice: Implement Agile methodologies within quality engineering.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Integrate quality engineering into CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization Expertise: Use Docker and OpenShift for testing environments.
• Platform and System Testing: Oversee testing of trading systems (Lightspeed).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Dev, Ops, and biz teams.
• Innovation: Evaluate AI-powered development tools to boost productivity.

Skills

FIX protocol

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Java

Python

Cucumber

Docker

Openshift

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Description

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a seasoned and strategic Development Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. This role is pivotal in driving the architecture, design, and implementation of our next-generation automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in modern software development and testing practices, capable of steering our engineering strategy to support complex, high-performance trading applications within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Automation Architecture:Build, design, and contribute to the development of sophisticated, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and BDD tools like Cucumber.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with business goals and technology roadmaps. Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Agile Practice: Champion and implement Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, collaboration, and rapid feedback within the quality engineering process.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Champion the integration of quality engineering into the CI/CD pipeline. Enhance and optimize the pipeline for continuous testing and delivery in a containerized environment (Docker, Openshift).
• Containerization Expertise: Leverage Docker and container orchestration platforms like Openshift to build and manage robust, isolated, and scalable testing environments.
• Platform and System Testing: Oversee the quality assurance for critical trading systems, including the Lightspeed platform, ensuring functionality, performance, and resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends in test automation and financial technology. Evaluate and integrate AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and test effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior software or automation engineering role, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic impact.
• In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol is essential.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Deep, hands-on experience with BDD frameworks, particularly Cucumber.
• Strong expertise in container technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Openshift).
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience in the financial services industry, with exposure to trading systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of Exchange Connectivity is a significant advantage.

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.

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