Senior Software Engineer (Assistant Vice President) – Margin Technology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work within their global technology team in Jersey City, New Jersey. You will engage in building robust software solutions, collaborating closely with product teams to tackle complex business challenges.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, and demonstrate proficiency in Java, React, and Python. The position is full-time and offers a salary range of $121,200 - $181,800 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in building robust and high-quality solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the whole spectrum of building a software solution.
• Work closely with product teams and users.
• Contribute to building a strong engineering culture.

Skills

Hands-on professional software development experience

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in React

Proficiency in Python

Strong hands-on experience building RESTful APIs

Experience following TDD

Proficiency with data structures and algorithms

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Spring Framework

AWS

Kafka

Kubernetes

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Job description

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.

What We do / The Team

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 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 Java, React and/or Python programming
• Strong hands‑on experience building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience

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

Job Details

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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.

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