Senior Java Developer - Real-Time Finance Platform (Hybrid, London)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 27 days

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Lead Java Developer to establish and implement application systems. This senior role involves leading application systems analysis and programming activities, focusing on optimizing performance and enhancing user capabilities.

The candidate should have significant experience in Core Java, J2EE, and working within fast-moving Capital Markets. The position is hybrid and offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical care.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Core Java, J2EE, Spring Framework.
• Exposure to Python scripting and data analysis.
• Experience in fast moving Capital Markets Front Office technology environment.
• Working knowledge of Front Office Risk calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Real‑Time and On‑Demand Risk enhancements.
• Own the full development lifecycle.
• Drive alignment of workflows with Risk strategy.
• Collaborate actively with NAM and APAC teams.

Skills

Core Java

J2EE

Spring Framework

Python scripting

Fixed Income products

Microservices

APIs

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Kafka

Performance optimization of Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Linux/Unix

Observability tools (ELK, Prometheus, etc.)

Job description

Citi is seeking a Lead Java Developer to establish and implement application systems. This senior role involves leading application systems analysis and programming activities, focusing on optimizing performance and enhancing user capabilities.

The candidate should have significant experience in Core Java, J2EE, and working within fast-moving Capital Markets. The position is hybrid and offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical care.