Java Developer, Equities Trading, Assistant Vice President

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insur.

Wellness programs

Paid time off (vacation)

Unplanned time off (sick leave)

Paid holidays

Discretionary and formulaic incentive

Job summary

Citi in Tampa is seeking a seasoned Applications Developer to own and drive the post-trade platform delivery. You will leverage Java, Kafka, SQL and CI/CD practices to build scalable solutions and collaborate with a global technology team.

Responsibilities include code reviews, solving complex business and system problems, aligning work with the architecture blueprint, and advancing testing, debugging and deployment standards in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.
• Experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Exposure to AI solutions to accelerate development.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the capabilities for the Trading platform as per the book of work.
• Code review of development conducted by others.
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilise advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

5-8 years experience

Ability to adjust priorities

Global team collaboration

Strong problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Kafka

SQL

Git

Job description

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We Do / The Team

The Equity Finance Technology team are seeking a development role for the Post Trade platform, located in Tampa. The role requires working with technologists across geographical locations and executing on the technical delivery. This role requires strong expertise in Java and the ability to work with users in building business solutions through agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the capabilities for the Trading platform as per the book of work
• Code review of development conducted by others
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilise advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Key Skills and Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Experience in system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Exposure to AI solutions to accelerate development
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones

Technical Skills

• Extensive development experience
• Technical skills in Java, Kafka, SQL, Git
• Fluency in modern CI/CD pipeline and cloud environment
• Experience in performing QA, TDD and BDD practices
• Proven ability to work in high pressure environment
• Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Familiarity with agile methodologies

Any Beneficial / Nice to Have Skills and Experiences

• Knowledge of Equity Finance / Securities Lending is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$96,960.00 - $145,440.00

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.

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays
• discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 31, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

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