Senior Java Engineer - Vice President

• *Discover your future at Citi**
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• *Job Overview**
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This Senior Java Engineer role is a senior\-level software engineering position embedded within Citi's Exchange\-Traded Derivatives (ETD) Clearing technology organization, responsible for building and modernizing strategic, business\-critical capabilities across a global clearing infrastructure. The position sits at the intersection of hands\-on Java development, cloud\-native architecture, and large\-scale distributed systems supporting real\-time message flows from global futures markets while contributing to the replacement of legacy product processors. The ideal candidate will bring deep enterprise engineering expertise, strong problem\-solving skills, and a demonstrated commitment to AI\-assisted software development practices. This role offers a compelling opportunity to help shape the future of a mission\-critical capital markets platform at one of the world's leading global financial institutions.

• *Responsibilities**
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• Deliver strategic initiatives within the ETD Clearing portfolio using Agile methodologies, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud\-native applications, APIs, and services aligned with Citi's architecture and engineering standards.
• Perform hands\-on Java\-based development and provide L3 production support for the core ETD Clearing platform, including real\-time message flows from global futures markets.
• Contribute to platform transformation efforts, including the replacement of legacy product processors and the adoption of modern cloud, containerization, and distributed systems technologies.
• Leverage and promote the adoption of AI\-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate development cycles, automate processes, and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to enhance platform stability, reliability, and time\-to\-market.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across global regions including Pune, India and with ETD technology teams to coordinate release planning and delivery.
• Collaborate with and support junior and mid\-level engineers by sharing technical knowledge, contributing to best practices, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster cross\-functional collaboration across engineering, QA, product, and business teams to deliver high\-quality, reusable enterprise capabilities.
• Identify and address technical risk, application health, and regulatory compliance requirements in alignment with Citi's standards for client and asset protection.
• Drive engineering excellence through automation, testability, reusability, and operational rigor across the full software development lifecycle.

• *Qualifications**
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• 7\+ years of hands\-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise\-scale applications in complex, global environments.
• Deep expertise in Java\-based application development, including Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
• Hands\-on experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or Solace in high\-throughput, low\-latency environments.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud\-native applications on container platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of API design, application security, and authentication and authorization frameworks, with a commitment to secure software development practices.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling, and performance monitoring using technologies such as Git, Maven/Gradle, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana.
• Experience with caching and performance optimization technologies such as Redis or Couchbase.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI\-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Devin to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.
• Proven track record working in Agile environments and contributing to complex technical initiatives across globally distributed teams.
• Experience within financial services, preferably supporting Trade Processing, Clearing, Middle Office, or related capital markets platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across business and technology organizations.
• Experience with Spring Cloud and cloud\-native Java technologies is preferred.
• Familiarity with event\-driven architectures and high\-volume, low\-latency systems within capital markets is preferred.

• *Education**
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, related degree, or equivalent relevant experience.

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

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• *Job Family Group:**
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Technology

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• *Job Family:**
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Applications Development

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• *Time Type:**
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Full time

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• *Most Relevant Skills**
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Please see the requirements listed above.

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• *Other Relevant Skills**
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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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• Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.*