Senior Java VP Tech Lead — Margin Systems

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Developer, Vice President, to lead and develop critical Margin technology platforms shaping risk calculations for OTC derivatives.

You will guide architecture, drive production releases, and mentor junior developers within a collaborative technology team in Jersey City, NY metro area. The role demands 6-10 years of hands-on experience in applications development, deep Java expertise, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant Apps Development experience with hands-on coding.
• Proven thought leadership in designing complex and distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka; distributed caching systems like Ignite is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Experience with microservices and API-first design (REST, WebSocket, gRPC).
• Cloud platforms and containers (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Guide team to establish design standard, improving efficiency of development workflow and product rollout.
• Take ownership of smooth Production releases planning and execution
• Oversee software quality and system modifications
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Analyze existing operations to identify risks and redundancies
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop solutions
• Liaise with team members, management to ensure projects are completed to application development and governance standard
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Python

REST API design

Microservices

Analytical

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Developer, Vice President, to lead and develop critical Margin technology platforms shaping risk calculations for OTC derivatives.

You will guide architecture, drive production releases, and mentor junior developers within a collaborative technology team in Jersey City, NY metro area. The role demands 6-10 years of hands-on experience in applications development, deep Java expertise, and strong communication.