Discover your future at Citi
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Job Overview
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.
About FX Tech
Citi FX has a physical presence in 83 countries with 1,400 dedicated staff giving us the largest FX presence of any bank globally. Foreign Exchange has been one of the defining businesses of Citi for much of its 200 year existence.
Citi has the largest FX presence of any bank globally and we proudly put this down to delivering unrivalled service and insight to our clients. Increasing investment in technology has seen us roll out award winning applications. Technology is a central pillar for our plans to sustain and grow our FX business.
Above all, we seek individuals who seek exceptional attitude and aptitude in the people they work with and have a demonstrated passion for delivering FX technology in support of our #1 FX business.
Role Overview/What will you do:
1. Be a senior member in a delivery-focused engineering team
2. Work as a hands-on contributor towards technical deliveries on critical component(s) and services supporting the FX business
3. Operate independently with a limited level of direct supervision
4. Acts as an SME for stakeholders and /or other team members including acting as a role model/mentor for more junior members in the team
5. Drive the design and development of key elements of our system architecture, works with end-users of the systems, and take full ownership of deliverables
6. Contribute to a culture of continuous change and improvement through challenge, engagement and delivery
7. The role does not involve line management
Key Skills and Experience required
8. 10+ years of experience in hands-on software development
9. Extensive expertise in Java and related frameworks (Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot,
10. Exposure to Angular, React, Javascript/TypeScript, and WPF for front-end development desirable
11. Experience designing and developing distributed systems (microservices, event-driven architectures, messaging)
12. Understanding of computer science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms and operating systems
13. Ability to work directly with business partners and other stakeholders
14. Highly credible hands-on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedback
15. Understanding of FX desirable but not necessary.
Education:
16. University degree or equivalent experience in a similar role
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
17. 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
18. A discretional annual performance related bonus
19. Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
20. Employee Assistance Program
21. Pension Plan
22. Paid Parental Leave
23. Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
24. Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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