Senior Core Java Developer - Vice President

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Job Overview

Overview

Citi is a leading global bank with a vast international presence, serving millions of customers worldwide. We offer a comprehensive suite of financial services, empowering our clients through innovative solutions and access to capital.

What We Do / The Team

We are a global team responsible for a markets-wide strategic risk management platform. We're looking for skilled Java Developers to enhance our platform and integrate it with trading systems across markets.

Role Overview/What You'll Do

• Collaborate with management to integrate functions and identify system enhancements.
• Solve critical issues by evaluating complex business and system processes.
• Apply your Java expertise and ensure architectural alignment.
• Develop coding standards for testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Understand the integration of business areas, architecture, and infrastructure.
• Analyse problems and create innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and analysts.

Must Have Key Skills and Experience Required

• 12+ years total experience.
• Extensive Core Java 17 version & above experience with strong knowledge of data structures, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• hands-on Microservices experience
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and Solace.
• Proficiency in Spring framework and cloud technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Gradle.
• Experience with document databases (MongoDB).
• Experience developing multi-threaded, distributed systems.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Cucumber.
• Solid understanding of the FIX protocol.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with Chronicle framework or low-latency programming.
• Experience with time-series databases like KDB.
• Experience with Equities trading OMS.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a globally distributed team.

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

Citi London offers a business-casual environment with a hybrid work model (up to 2 days remote) and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary (annually reviewed)
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page for details.

Citi is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and empowered.

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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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