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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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