Senior Java Technology Developer – Vice President

Citi is looking for a Senior Java Developer to take technical ownership of business-critical Credit Risk and Capital Markets platforms, driving the modernization of large-scale systems into resilient, cloud-native architectures. In this Vice President-level role, you will operate as a senior individual contributor and technical leader — shaping engineering standards, guiding platform evolution, and delivering high-impact solutions across a globally distributed team.

If you bring deep Java expertise, Capital Markets domain knowledge, and a drive to solve complex engineering challenges at scale, this role offers the scope and influence to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver high-performance, enterprise-scale Credit Risk and Capital Markets systems across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture through production deployment.

Lead the re‑engineering of complex, monolithic applications into modern, cloud‑native microservices, ensuring scalability, resilience, and regulatory compliance at every stage.

Define and drive architectural decisions for platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and the adoption of distributed data processing technologies.

Build and sustain low‑latency, highly available systems that meet enterprise‑grade standards for security, performance, and operational stability.

Partner with a global team of software engineers, business analysts, Dev Ops, and support functions to deliver quality solutions across Capital Markets and Risk domains.

Mentor and develop mid‑level and junior engineers, raising engineering standards and enabling the team to consistently deliver production‑grade solutions.

Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies — including AI‑assisted development tooling — to improve engineering efficiency and delivery quality.

Required Qualifications & Skills

6+ years of experience in application development or systems analysis, with a track record of delivering large-scale, complex technology initiatives.

Deep expertise in Core Java, including object‑oriented design principles, concurrent and multi‑threaded programming, JVM memory management, and performance tuning.

Hands‑on experience re‑engineering monolithic applications into microservices architectures, and deploying containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.

Practical knowledge of distributed systems and data processing frameworks such as Apache Flink, alongside distributed caching technologies such as Redis, Oracle Coherence, or Grid Gain.

Database experience spanning relational platforms (preferably Oracle) and No

SQL technologies (preferably MongoDB), with the ability to design for scale and reliability.

Proven domain knowledge in Capital Markets, including Derivatives, Credit Risk, and Risk Management, with experience supporting risk‑sensitive, business‑critical platforms.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a comparable role.

Beneficial

Skills & Qualifications

Experience with SDLC and Dev Ops tooling including Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Sonar Qube, and JIRA, with familiarity in secure coding practices.

Familiarity with Linux and Unix environments, including scripting for automation and operational tasks.

Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot or Devin to accelerate engineering delivery.

Recognised subject matter expertise in one or more areas of application development, with a demonstrated ability to influence architectural and strategic decisions at a senior level.

What We Offer
At Citi, you will work at the intersection of technology and financial markets, contributing to platforms that directly support global Capital…