Java Developer for Trading (Equity Finance) - VP

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class, global equities platform across execution, prime services, clearing, and cross‑product margining. one that combines scale, balance sheet efficiency, global reach, and deeply integrated execution, financing, margin, and post‑trade capabilities

We are re‑engineering our technology estate to deliver world‑leading performance, resiliency, and scalability - enabling advanced execution capabilities, global market connectivity, and modernized post‑trade, financing, and margin workflows.

What We do / The Team

The Equity Finance Technology team are seeking a highly motivated software engineer for the Trading application, located in Hong Kong. The role requires working with technologists across geographical locations and executing on the technical delivery.  This role requires strong expertise in Java and the ability to work with traders in building business solutions through agile delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Utilise advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Key Skills and Experience required

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development
• Awareness of building event based systems with real time trading requirements
• Experience in Equity Finance / Securities Lending
• Comprehensive experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle, including Agile delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing multiple activities and changing priorities
• Proven interpersonal, management and prioritization skills
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones

Technical Skills

• Technical skills in Java, Kafka, Distributed Caching, SQL, Git
• Experience in performing QA, TDD and BDD practices
• Experience with building containerised solutions that horizontally scale
• Exposure to AI solutions to accelerate development
• Proven ability to work in high pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• React and full stack development
• Knowledge of Prime Services is a plus

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