Citigroup, Inc

Lead Software Engineer

Citigroup, Inc$120K — $170K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in software architecture and development
  • Deep expertise in server-side Java, specifically multi-threading and performance tuning
  • Proven experience in architecting and implementing complex distributed systems and cloud microservices
  • Strong proficiency with relational databases, including data modeling and query optimization
  • Hands-on experience with high-throughput messaging platforms like Kafka and Solace
  • Solid knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools such as Git and Jenkins
  • Strong collaborative skills in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and maintain high-performance Java-based microservices
  • Tackle complex technical issues in concurrency and large-scale data processing
  • Collaborate with global Agile teams to analyze business requirements and deliver solutions
  • Uphold high standards for code quality and automated testing
  • Modernize technology stack by leveraging tools like Kafka and Docker
  • Mentor mid-level developers to foster technical excellence
  • Oversee the full development lifecycle ensuring system stability

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment working on cutting-edge technology
  • Opportunity to drive modern technology adoption and platform evolution
  • Exposure to financial markets and trading systems
  • Professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Collaborative global team culture focused on Agile practices
Full Job Description
The Role

Join the Citi Futures Technology team, a dynamic and fast-paced group at the heart of a growing global business. We are seeking a talented Senior Java Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and implementation of our Futures Data as a Service post-trade orders & executions application.

This is a hands-on role where you will tackle complex technical challenges in a low-latency, high-throughput environment. You will play a key role in building resilient and high-performing scalable solutions that directly impact our trade consumption, enrichment and reporting.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Architect & Develop: Architect, design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java-based microservices.
  • Solve Complex Problems: Tackle challenging technical problems related to concurrency, low-latency messaging, and large-scale data processing in a distributed environment.
  • Collaborate & Integrate: Work within a global Agile team to analyze complex business requirements, collaborating with traders, product managers and other key business stakeholders to deliver elegant and effective technical solutions.
  • Champion Best Practices: Uphold and contribute to our high standards for code quality, automated testing (unit, integration and regression), code reviews, and CI/CD practices.
  • Modernize Our Technology Stack: Drive the evolution of our platform by leveraging modern technologies like Kafka, Docker, and OpenShift, and contribute to the strategic transformation of our architecture.
  • Mentor & Lead: Serve as a technical advisor and coach to mid-level and senior developers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure System Resiliency: Take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from Architecture, design and implementation to deployment and operational support, ensuring the stability and integrity of our production environment.
  • Risk & Compliance: Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets. You will drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, apply sound ethical judgment, and escalate control issues with transparency.

Our Tech Stack
  • Server OS: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Backend: Java (17+), Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices
  • Messaging: Apache Kafka, Solace and Tibco
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, TeamCity, Tekton, uDeploy, Harness, Maven/Gradle
  • Container & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

Required:
  • Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in a hands-on software architecture, design and development role.
  • Core Java Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of server-side Java, including multi-threading, performance tuning, and building robust, scalable applications.
  • System Architecture & Design: Proven experience in architecting, designing and implementing complex, distributed systems and cloud microservices.
  • Database Proficiency: Strong expertise with relational databases, including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Messaging Systems: Hands-on experience with high-throughput messaging platforms, specifically Kafka and Solace.
  • CI/CD & DevOps: Solid experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven/Gradle).
  • Agile Mindset: A strong thought-leader, communicator and collaborator with a proven track record of success in an Agile delivery environment.

Preferred (Nice to Have):
  • Financial Domain Knowledge: Subject matter expertise in financial markets, particularly in exchange traded derivatives and futures trading.
  • Containerization: Experience developing and deploying applications on container platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
  • NoSQL Experience: Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
  • Other Skills: Experience with FIX Protocol. Experience with leveraging AI tools.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$120,800.00 - $170,800.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

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

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

About Citigroup, Inc

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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