Java (Kotlin) Developer (Agile, Test-Driven) – VP
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.
Equities Tech
Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross‑product margining. 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. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high‑calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.
Prime Brokerage Tech
Prime Brokerage Technology provides solutions that underpin the operations of our clients and traders that provide the foundation of our Prime Finance business. This is an area of great opportunity and is a major growth target for Citi – with technology providing the key to unlock this potential.
Responsibilities
* Ownership and delivery on a variety of components (Java/Kotlin) within the Core Prime Brokerage platform. Hands‑on Development.
* Provide technical leadership for an agile development team, championing best practices in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Foster a culture of quality through developer‑led automated testing initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SDLC, agile and DevOps processes using key performance indicators, including DORA metrics, to enhance team efficiency and software delivery.
* Lead design, planning and estimation discussions within the team and with partners from across the department along with business stakeholders.
* Conduct high‑level system analysis and architecture design, ensuring alignment with business requirements, technical standards and the overall architecture blueprint.
* Facilitate requirement gathering and translate complex business needs into technical specifications.
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of project and technical documentation.
* Identify and mitigate risks throughout the SDLC, proposing solutions to complex problems.
* Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
* Oversee production support processes, collaborating with operations and business stakeholders. Analyze issue patterns to drive improvements. Guide documentation efforts, maintain on‑call rotations and lead post‑mortems. Lead efforts to resolve root‑causes and enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Provide technical leadership and serve as advisor or coach to mid‑level developers, analysts and grads.
Technical Experience
* Java & Test‑Driven Development are essential.
* Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous:
o Kotlin
o Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
o Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO)
o Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Trino, Mongo, S3)
o Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack / ELK, Grafana)
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* A discretionary annual performance related bonus
* Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Pension Plan
* Paid Parental Leave
* Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
* Access to an array of learning and development resources
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