Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi invites a seasoned Development Engineer to join the Equities Electronic-Execution technology team in Pune. You will shape architecture, design, and build next-generation automation frameworks for high-performance trading applications in an Agile environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep Java and Python expertise, strong Cucumber-based BDD, and proven experience with Docker/OpenShift CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Senior software/automation engineer with leadership and strategic impact.
• In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks, especially Cucumber.
• Strong container experience with Docker and OpenShift.
• Proven CI/CD pipeline design experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience in financial services and trading systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and architectural skills.

Responsibilities

• Automation Architecture: design and lead scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and Cucumber.
• Define and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with business goals.
• Champion Agile methodologies in quality engineering.
• Integrate quality into the CI/CD pipeline; optimize in Docker/OpenShift environments.
• Oversee testing for critical trading systems (Lightspeed platform).
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams.
• Stay updated on trends; evaluate AI-powered tools to boost productivity.

Skills

Java

Python

Cucumber

Docker

OpenShift

CI/CD pipelines

FIX protocol

Trading systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

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: Architect, design, and lead 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 algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing (SOR) is a significant advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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