Senior Java Developer – FX Options Technology - VP – London

Senior Java Developer – FX Options Technology - VP – London

About Citi

As the worlds most global bank, Citi gives you the tools to be a trailblazer. Were not just building technology; were building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, we are an international team encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, and cultures, and we invite you to come and join us!

Citis technology team supports business operations in 100+ countries, across multiple lines of business spanning both Institutional and retail businesses.

The group works to optimize the IT environment by standardizing production platforms, reducing complexity, and introducing innovative solutions that provide new business capabilities, reduce total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi.

We want to regularly engage with talented individuals who are passionate about producing clean, testable code as part of a high performing team. We have found this to be way more important than experience in the financial sector.

We welcome applications from any industry and should you wish to apply your application will be reviewed for a multitude of Developer positions at varying levels.

About FX Tech

Citi FX has a physical presence in 83 countries with 1,400 dedicated staff giving us the largest FX presence of any bank globally. Foreign Exchange has been one of the defining businesses of Citi for much of its 200 year existence.

Citi has the largest FX presence of any bank globally and we proudly put this down to delivering unrivalled service and insight to our clients. Increasing investment in technology has seen us roll out award winning applications. Technology is a central pillar for our plans to sustain and grow our FX business.

Above all, we seek individuals who seek exceptional attitude and aptitude in the people they work with and have a demonstrated passion for delivering FX technology in support of our #1 FX business.

Role Overview/What will you do:

We are looking for an Java developer and technologist to take a hands-on role, contribute to the design and delivery of feature enhancements for our business, and be involved with L3 support.

The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Options Technology, Quants and others to define and then implement solutions that benefit the businessThe role is hands on - includes both technical implementation and thought leadership.Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive mannerDeliver features and enhancements to the new strategic platformDeliver BAU enhancements to help our trading business meet their short to medium term goalsSupport the platform (as part of an L3 rota), work closely with dedicated support team

Key Skills and Experience required

Proven understanding of FX Options Technology highly preferred.Ability to develop a team that is seen as the engineering role model for the organizationAbility to work directly with trading and quant teams.Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems.The candidate will have a strong systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot issues.Exceptional communicator who loves working with people, confident communicating at all levels from an individual team to the entire enterpriseHighly credible hands on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedbackAwareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriateExperience in collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What well provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)A discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate Medical Care & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental LeaveSpecial discounts for employees, family, and friendsAccess to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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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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