Senior Java Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of strategic margin technology systems to manage market and counterparty credit risks.
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Guide the team to establish design standards, improving development workflow and product rollout efficiency.
• Take ownership of production release planning and execution, overseeing software quality and system modifications.
• Serve as an advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.
• Analyze existing operations to identify risks and redundancies and conduct comprehensive assessments to develop solutions.
• Liaise with management to ensure projects are completed according to application development and governance standards.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in an Application Development role with hands-on coding.
• In-depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, and Distributed Cache/Systems (e.g., Apache Ignite).
• Hands-on experience with relational databases such as Oracle.
• Strong exposure to microservices architecture and API-first design implementation.
• Experience building applications on cloud platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Proven expertise in implementing design patterns, enterprise-level architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GenAI developer productivity tools.
• Knowledge of UI technology stacks.
• Understanding of financial risks (Greeks) and risk calculation models like VaR or SIMM.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Quantitative teams.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs and paid time off packages, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

About the Company

Citi is a global financial services corporation with more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. We provide a wide range of financial products and services, including investment banking, consumer banking, and wealth management, helping to drive economic growth and support our clients' success.