Java Application Development Lead - Trade Management - Vice President

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

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Architect in Pune to lead design and implementation of high-performance cash securities and settlement solutions. You will align front-office and operations with scalable microservices, leveraging Kafka, IBM MQ, and Tibco EMS for low-latency trading systems.

Requires 12+ years in financial tech, expert Java/Spring, and strong knowledge of RTGS/T+1/T+2, regulatory regimes, and modern testing frameworks.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in application development and systems analysis in financial services domain.
• Strong understanding of cash securities, trade management and post-trade settlements.
• Proven expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and messaging frameworks for high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Experience with microservice architectures and modern testing frameworks (JUnit/TestNG).
• Experience with AI agents/code assist tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with front-office, middle-office, and operations to translate business requirements into resilient tech solutions for cash securities trading and settlements.
• Identify system enhancements for RTGS, T+1/T+2 cycles, failed trade management, and corporate actions processing.
• Design and optimize high-performance architectures for ultra-low latency trade processing and real-time settlement updates.
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in cash securities and settlements.
• Provide technical leadership in Java, Spring, and messaging frameworks to deliver reliable applications.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts to foster technical excellence.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Messaging Frameworks

Microservice Architecture

Junit/TestNG

Performance Engineering

AI Agents / Code Assist Tools

Low Latency Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kafka

IBM MQ

Tibco EMS

JMS

RabbitMQ

ActiveMQ

Job description

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

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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