VP Java Applications Development Sr. Tech Lead

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Sr. Technology Lead Analyst in Jersey City, NJ to drive the design and development of crucial applications for the Markets Financing desk. This hands-on lead role focuses on both front-end and back-end systems, working closely with finance teams to ensure smooth application functionality and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, strong expertise in Java and .NET/C#, as well as a solid understanding of Fixed Income products. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong front-end and backend system design and development expertise.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income products like Repo and Swaps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the entire development lifecycle for financial applications.
• Partner with management teams to ensure systems meet business goals.
• Serve as advisor to mid-level developers and analysts.

Skills

Java programming

Backend system design

Frontend development

API development

Cloud-native architectures

Relational databases

AI tools utilization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Angular

.NET/C#

Kafka

Oracle

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Applications Development Sr. Technology Lead Analyst to drive the design, development, and delivery of mission‑critical applications for the Markets Financing desk, specifically supporting the term and flow business. This hands‑on lead role will oversee and implement the entire development lifecycle for Repo and Collateral Optimization, encompassing intuitive front‑end interfaces and highly resilient back‑end services.

The team works closely with the Citi Global Finance Desk and Markets Treasury Desks. The suite of Finance Desk applications provides comprehensive functionalities including position management, trade capture, electronic trading, market risk processing, and reporting, supported by a mixed technology environment of Java, Angular, and C# client‑server applications, Linux servers, and Cloud Containers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• 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
• 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
• Provide in‑depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid‑level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong front‑end and backend system design and development expertise
• Knowledge of Fixed Income products, including Repo, Swaps, Bonds, and Futures
• Advanced Java programming skills for distributed and high‑performance systems
• Experience with .NET/C# and NodeJS for backend services
• UI development experience using Angular is a plus
• Expertise in caching technologies such as GemFire and Apache Ignite
• Experience with enterprise messaging and event‑driven architectures using Kafka and APIs
• Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle and MS SQL Server
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI tools and platforms for application development and enhancement
• Experience with cloud‑native architectures using OpenShift and Kubernetes
• Testing expertise for distributed and large‑scale applications
• Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
• In‑depth understanding of the Repo trade lifecycle, including collateral optimization, STP flows, and inventory management
• Proven project delivery experience with strong leadership and execution skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Location

Primary Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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