Senior Software Engineer (Assistant Vice President) – Margin Technology

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 121,200 - 181,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this role, you'll work with a dedicated team to solve complex engineering challenges and contribute to building robust software solutions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience in Java, React, and Python. Offering a competitive salary range of $121,200 to $181,800, Citi also provides various employee benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Hands-on software development experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Java, React, and/or Python.
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with product teams to build software solutions.
• Contribute to building a strong engineering culture.
• Solve complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Software development experience

Java

React

Python

RESTful APIs

TDD

Data structures and algorithms

SQL

Communication skills

Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Spring framework

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Job description

What We do / The Team

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Markets Operations Technology

Markets Operations Technology is going through an exciting phase of transformation in margin and collateral domain. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise.

Role Overview/What will you do:

As Senior Software Engineer in our global technology team, you will be working with a group of passionate engineers who build technical solutions to complex business problems. You will have an opportunity to participate in the whole spectrum of building a software solution, closely working with product teams and users. We expect you to contribute to our vision of building a strong engineering culture within our global teams.

This role is for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, has experience in building robust and high‑quality solutions, has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Skills and Experience required

• Hands‑on professional software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering
• Proficiency in programming in mainly Java, React and/or Python
• Strong hands‑on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience

• Experience of working in investment bank or financial services industry
• Experience of using cloud services such as AWS and distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, S3, DynamoDB, MongoDB or any other NoSQL database

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:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$121,200.00 - $181,800.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 15, 2026

Citi is an equal opportunity employer

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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