Backend Java Lead Developer - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to own margin calculation platforms within Prime Services. You will design, implement, and optimize Java applications handling large financial data with end-to-end ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes front-to-back ownership, performance tuning, and leadership in technical design, with opportunities to mentor peers and influence platform architecture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience with strong hands-on Java
• Advanced knowledge of core Java: collections, streams, concurrency, memory management
• Experience with Spring ecosystem: Boot, Batch, Integration, Data
• Experience building high-volume, calculation-intensive, or distributed apps
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Experience with Kafka/JMS messaging
• Strong SQL and relational DB experience
• JUnit/Mockito, TDD, and automated integration testing
• Proven performance troubleshooting and optimization
• Proficiency with Linux, Git, CI/CD, and prod-support practices
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to lead delivery and communicate with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver Java applications for margin calculation
• Translate financial requirements into robust, maintainable solutions
• Lead technical design for major enhancements and roadmap contributions
• Optimize performance with concurrency and efficient DB access
• Develop high-volume batch and event-driven processing workflows
• Review code, establish standards, and mentor engineers
• Own deliverables from requirements to production
• Investigate issues and implement long-term fixes
• Improve monitoring, resiliency, and operations support
• Collaborate with global teams to manage dependencies and risks
• Ensure security, regulatory, audit, and tech-control requirements

Skills

Java backend

Spring Framework

Concurrency & multithreading

Algorithms & clean code

Linux & Git & CI/CD

Testing with JUnit/Mockito

Distributed processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Batch

Spring Integration

Spring Data

Kafka

JMS

SQL databases

JUnit/Mockito

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to join the Margin Calculation technology team within Prime Services.

Our platform processes large volumes of financial data and applies complex business rules to calculate client margin requirements and support the firm’s risk management.

The role involves hands‑on Java development, technical design, performance optimization, and end‑to‑end ownership of business‑critical functionality.

You will work closely with developers, business analysts, risk, and operations teams across multiple regions. This is a senior role with opportunities to influence platform design, mentor other developers, and improve engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver Java applications supporting margin calculation.
• Translate complex financial requirements into accurate, maintainable, and well‑tested solutions.
• Lead technical design for significant enhancements and contribute to the platform’s technical roadmap.
• Optimize calculation performance using concurrency, multithreading, parallel processing, caching, and efficient database access.
• Develop high‑volume batch and event‑driven processing workflows.
• Review code and designs, establish development standards, and mentor other engineers.
• Own deliverables throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through production implementation.
• Investigate production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement long‑term fixes.
• Improve monitoring, resiliency, operational support, and recovery processes.
• Partner with global technology and business teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory, audit, and technology‑control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands‑on Java expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of core Java, including collections, streams, concurrency, multithreading, synchronization, and memory management.
• Strong experience with Spring, particularly Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, and Spring Data.
• Experience building high‑volume, calculation‑intensive, or distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and clean‑code principles.
• Experience with Kafka, JMS, or similar messaging technologies.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience.
• Experience with JUnit, Mockito, test‑driven development, and automated integration testing.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and improving application performance.
• Proficiency in Linux, Git, CI/CD, and production‑support practices.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to lead technical delivery and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with margin, collateral, risk, pricing, Prime Services, or other financial platforms.
• Experience developing calculation engines or implementing complex business rules.
• Experience with large‑scale batch processing and job scheduling.
• Experience with Apache Geode, GemFire, or another distributed caching technology.
• Familiarity with Hibernate, JPA, Jackson, and related Java frameworks.
• Experience modernizing complex or legacy applications.
• Experience with application monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance profiling.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What We’ll Provide You

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

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