FX Options Pricing and Data Distribution, Senior Java Developer - Vice President

The FX Options Pricing and Market Data distribution team is going through significant reengineering and modernization. We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer (Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst - C13) to take a hands-on role and contribute to the design and delivery of the system.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform specializing in:

  • RFQ (Request for Quote) client or sales to trader workflow

  • Streaming prices

  • Volatility Surface and other market data management

  • Structured Product Pricing workbench

  • Live and End of Day market data distribution

• Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants and traders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions

• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with users of the system, and enhance the quality of deliverables

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development, deployment and testing processes

• Share your knowledge and mentor other developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment

• 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 judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in application development or systems analysis, with proven expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architecture

• Proficient in Java multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning

• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability, particularly in Linux based cloud environments

• OpenShift/Kubernetes experience

• Caching technologies e.g. Gemfire, Redis or others

• Middleware technologies: Solace, Kafka, Tibco or other

• Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate

• Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems

• AI-Assisted Development: Interest and experience in leveraging agentic AI development tools to accelerate and improve workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin).

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Python and/or C# development experience

• Experience working in finance is a plus, but not required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

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:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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