Java Application Development Lead - Trade Management - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring a Java Application Development Lead for Trade Management in Pune. The role focuses on post-trade processing and settlement, delivering ultra-low latency, high-throughput systems within a regulated financial setting.

You will design, develop, and optimize core settlement workflows and real-time updates. You will mentor teams and drive standards in coding, testing, and performance engineering, partnering with desks, operations, and compliance to deploy robust fintech solutions in a

Qualifications

• 12+ years in application development and systems analysis in cash securities and post-trade.
• Understanding of settlement cycles (T+1/T+2) and regulatory contexts.
• Proven Java, Spring, and messaging middleware experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of critical post-trade processing and settlement systems.
• Partner with front-office, middle-office, and operations to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure ultra-low latency, high-throughput trade processing with reliable settlement updates.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts toward technical excellence.
• Establish coding and testing standards to ensure data integrity in financial operations.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Messaging Frameworks

Microservice Architecture

Low-latency design

JUnit/TestNG

AI Code Assist

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Kafka

IBM MQ

Tibco EMS

JMS

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Job description

## Java Application Development Lead - Trade Management - Vice PresidentApply: Hybrid: Pune Maharashtra India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 5, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 26962670**Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst (Senior - Cash Securities & Trade Management)**Lead the design and implementation of critical application systems within the **Cash Securities and Trade Management domain**, with a specialized focus on **post-trade processing and settlement functionalities**. This senior role drives innovation in applications development, ensuring robust, scalable, and ultra-low latency solutions for our dynamic financial environment, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high-volume transaction flows.**Key Responsibilities*** **Domain Expertise:** Partner with front-office, middle-office, and operations teams to translate complex business requirements in **cash securities trading, post-trade lifecycle, and global settlements** into resilient technical solutions.* **Settlement System Enhancement:** Identify and define necessary system enhancements for **real-time gross settlement (RTGS) capabilities, T+1/T+2 settlement cycles, failed trade management, and corporate actions processing**, deploying new products and optimizing operational efficiency.* **High-Performance Architecture:** Provide expertise in designing and optimizing applications for **ultra-low latency trade processing, high-volume transaction throughput, and real-time settlement updates**, ensuring adherence to overall architecture blueprint.* **Regulatory & Compliance Adherence:** Ensure application design and development proactively addresses evolving regulatory requirements specific to **cash securities and settlements** (e.g., T+1 settlement mandates, market infrastructure regulations).* **Technical Leadership:** Apply deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Messaging Frameworks to build resilient and high-performing applications.* **Problem Solving & Innovation:** Resolve complex, high-impact problems related to **trade breaks, settlement failures, payment discrepancies, and data integrity across the trade and settlement lifecycle** through in-depth evaluation and innovative solutions.* **Standards & Quality:** Establish and champion coding, testing (Junit, TestNG, performance testing for latency), and implementation standards, with a focus on **critical data integrity within financial operations**.* **Team Enablement:** Mentor and guide mid-level developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.* **Strategic Partnership:** Collaborate with trading desks, operations, and compliance teams to integrate functions and support new product deployments in the cash securities space.* **Risk Management:** Appropriately assess technological and operational risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation.**Required Qualifications*** 12+ years of extensive experience in application development and systems analysis, with a **strong, demonstrable focus on the Cash Securities, Trade Management, and Post-Trade Settlement domain within financial services.*** **Good to have understanding of securities trading lifecycles, global settlement processes (e.g., T+1, T+2), clearing mechanisms, and related financial messaging protocols (e.g., SWIFT, FIX).*** Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and various Message Oriented Middleware (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS) for **building high-throughput, low-latency trading and settlement systems.*** Strong background in Microservice Architecture and modern testing frameworks (Junit, TestNG), with extensive experience in **performance engineering and resilience patterns for critical financial infrastructure.*** Experience in **designing and implementing solutions for transactional applications with stringent low latency and high availability requirements**, particularly within a front-to-back office trading environment.* Demonstrable experience leveraging AI Agents / Code Assist Tools for enhanced development efficiency.* Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in delivering complex financial technology solutions.* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication in a global financial context.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).* In depth knowledge and application of Java, Spring Framework, Messaging Framework* Work experience in testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG* Work experience on the transactional applications for low latency, high availability, is a plus* Experience on Micro service architecture* Proficiency in one of the Message Oriented Middleware (JMS, IBM MQ, Tibco EMS, Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Active MQ etc)* Should have experience in using AI Agents / Code Assist Tools