Java Developer

Earn Modes; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Ownership of components

Learning & development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Citi in Pune is seeking a Java backend developer to join the Equity Derivatives Trade Management team. You will design and build scalable enterprise-grade Java applications, collaborating with front office, operations, and product teams to deliver robust back-end solutions for global markets.

You will work in a hybrid model, three days in the office and two days remote, taking ownership of components and shaping the technical direction of critical trading platforms.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of backend Java experience in an enterprise setting.
• Strong OO design and maintainable code.
• Proficient in SQL and query interpretation.
• Experience integrating with messaging middleware (Tibco EMS, Solace, IBM MQ).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Exposure to capital markets or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java backend applications for the Equity Derivatives business.
• Build end-to-end solutions from requirements to deployment and support.
• Translate business needs into technical designs with estimates.
• Conduct code and test case reviews to ensure quality.
• Identify delivery risks and communicate them early.
• Collaborate with front office, operations and product teams.
• Apply systems analysis and component-level design, coding, testing, and debugging.

Skills

Core Java

Object-Oriented Programming

SQL

Messaging Middleware

Tools

Tibco EMS

Solace

IBM MQ

Job description

Job Description

Citi is looking for a Java Developer to join the Equity Derivatives Trade Management team in Pune, building high-performing, enterprise-grade applications that directly reduce operational risk and support business growth across global markets. In this role, you will collaborate with front office, operations, and product development teams to design and deliver scalable backend solutions that shape the future technical direction of high-profile trading platforms. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of functional components and make a measurable impact across teams at one of the world’s leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, enterprise-grade Java backend applications that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk across the Equity Derivatives business.
Build and maintain solutions spanning the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and technical design through to deployment and ongoing support.
Translate business and client requirements into well-structured technical designs, providing effort estimates and clearly communicating delivery approach.
Conduct code reviews and test case reviews to ensure delivered software meets functional requirements and quality standards.
Identify and proactively communicate delivery risks with sufficient lead time to protect project outcomes.
Collaborate with front office, operations, and product teams to understand needs and propose technically sound solutions that serve clients effectively.
Apply expertise in systems analysis and component-level design, coding, unit testing, and debugging to deliver reliable, production-ready software.

Required Qualifications & Skills

5 to 8 years of hands-on experience developing backend applications in Core Java (version 1.7 or above) within an enterprise environment.
Solid command of object-oriented programming principles, applied consistently to produce maintainable and extensible code.
Working knowledge of SQL, with the ability to write and interpret queries in support of application data requirements.
Experience integrating with at least one messaging middleware platform such as Tibco EMS, Solace, or IBM MQ.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Track record of contributing across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and delivery.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with HTML5 and React.js, enabling contribution to front-end integration work where required.
Experience working within capital markets, trading, or financial services technology teams, with exposure to equity derivatives or similar product areas.
Exposure to agile delivery environments, with the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and shifting priorities.

What We Offer

Joining Citi’s Equity Derivatives Trade Management team in Pune means working on technically complex, high-profile platforms where your contributions directly influence the quality and direction of systems used across global markets. You will work alongside driven, experienced engineers in a collaborative, performance-focused environment built on trust and mutual respect.
Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you structure alongside genuine flexibility.
Autonomy to take ownership of functional components and influence the technical direction of enterprise-scale applications.
Exposure to complex financial technology in the equity derivatives space, broadening your experience in high-impact engineering domains.
Access to learning and development opportunities that support continued technical growth and career progression.
A collaborative team environment where creative problem-solving and engineering excellence are actively encouraged.
The scale and reach of a global financial institution, with the opportunity to see your work affect real outcomes for clients worldwide.

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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