Java Developer for Trading (Securities Lending) - VP

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Extensive development experience
• Technical skills in Java, Kafka, SQL, and Git
• Experience in performing QA, TDD, and BDD practices
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to work with a global team across geographies and time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Familiarity with agile methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• React and full stack development skills are beneficial
• Knowledge of Prime Services is a plus

Responsibilities

• Resolve a variety of high-impact problems and projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in application programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilise advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementationl<
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how business areas such as architecture and infrastructure integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as adviser or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Work with traders to build business solutions through agile delivery
• Collaborate with technologists across geographical locations and execute technical delivery

Technologies

• Flow
• Git
• Java
• Kakfa
• Network
• React
• SQL
• TDD
• AI
• Support

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We are Citi, and our Tech team is helping redefine global finance at scale, with $5 trillion moving through our network every day and business across 180+ countries. Our Equities Technology team is undergoing a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in-class global platform across execution, prime, clearing, and cross-product margining, with a focus on performance, resiliency, global market connectivity, and modernised post-trade processes. We are hiring for our Equity Finance Technology team in London for a Trading application software engineer. We offer a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model of up to 2 days working from home per week, a competitive base salary, annual review, bonus potential, private medical care and life insurance, an employee assistance program, pension plan, paid parental leave, employee discounts, and access to learning and development resources. We are committed to mentorship, continuous learning, flexibility, and an inclusive environment where people can thrive.