FX Risk Java Tech Lead (VP) - Hybrid, Global Markets

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Singapore; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi Markets Technology in Singapore seeks an FX Risk Java Technology Lead to drive technical excellence and mentor a team building high-performance risk calculation systems. You will own architecture decisions and ensure scalable, observable platforms across global markets.

The role requires 5+ years in Java with leadership experience, strong distributed systems skills, and collaboration with risk stakeholders. Hybrid work model and competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Java development experience
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
• Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)
• Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)
• Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internals
• Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing
• Extensive production support experience including L3 support and on-call

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers
• Define technical vision and architecture for FX risk calculation platforms
• Make critical technical decisions on system design, technology stack, and implementation
• Own the SDLC delivery and production stability for risk systems
• Collaborate with product, risk, and business stakeholders to align technical plans with business goals

Skills

Java development

Leadership

Distributed systems

JVM internals

TDD / automated testing

Agile / Scrum

Production support

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kafka

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Citi Markets Technology in Singapore seeks an FX Risk Java Technology Lead to drive technical excellence and mentor a team building high-performance risk calculation systems. You will own architecture decisions and ensure scalable, observable platforms across global markets.

The role requires 5+ years in Java with leadership experience, strong distributed systems skills, and collaboration with risk stakeholders. Hybrid work model and competitive package offered.