Citigroup, Inc

Securities Settlements Engineering Developer, Vice President

Citigroup, Inc$142K — $213K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in financial services software development
  • Expertise in Kotlin, Python, and Java programming
  • Strong background in system design and microservices architecture
  • Familiarity with trunk-based development and CI/CD practices
  • Proficient in TDD and BDD methodologies
  • Experience with modern cloud-native technologies like AWS and Kubernetes
  • Hands-on coding skills with focus on performance optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications.
  • Implement trunk-based development for rapid delivery.
  • Write clean, maintainable code adhering to best practices.
  • Ensure high test coverage with TDD and BDD.
  • Participate in code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
  • Drive modern engineering practices in Agile and DevOps environments.
  • Collaborate across teams to optimize systems and processes.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
Full Job Description
Overview of the Role:

Responsible for driving the engineering and technical transformation across settlements stack for International and Domestic settlements.

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Software Engineer to drive modern engineering practices and technology transformation within our teams. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-quality software solutions while ensuring best-in-class engineering standards, including trunk-based development, test automation, security, and modern ways of working. This role requires deep expertise in system design, hands-on coding, and strong problem-solving skills to create resilient, high-performing, and secure applications.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & System Design
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
  • Implement trunk-based development practices to enable continuous integration and rapid delivery.
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles and software design best practices.
  • Ensure high levels of unit test coverage, test-driven development (TDD), and behavior-driven development (BDD).
  • Actively contribute to hands-on coding, code reviews, and refactoring to maintain high engineering standards.

Engineering Excellence & Best Practices
  • Drive the adoption of modern engineering ways of working, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
  • Advocate for automated testing, infrastructure as code, and continuous monitoring to enhance software reliability.
  • Apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing to ensure code quality and functionality.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in readability, performance, and security.
  • Implement and enforce secure coding practices, performing vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • Collaborate effectively in agile environments, embracing DevOps principles and fostering a culture of continuous delivery and improvement.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration
  • Partner with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to design scalable and distributed systems.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to optimize deployments, observability, and production resilience.
  • Lead technical discussions, contribute to design documentation, and provide guidance on modern software architectures.

Skills and Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:
  • 10+ years of total experience in financial services software development Programming - Kotlin, Python & Java System Architecture for real-time high throughput performance optimization
    • Microservices Architecture
    • Event Driven & Messaging Systems - Kafka or Solace
    • Low-Latency & High-Performance Computing
    • High Availability & Fault Tolerance
    • Data base - SQL (Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDb)
  • Strong hands-on experience in coding (Java, Python, or any modern programming language).
  • Deep expertise in system design and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with trunk-based development, feature flags, and progressive delivery strategies.
  • Proficiency in TDD, BDD, and automation-first mindset to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience conducting code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and secure coding.
  • Familiarity with modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to w

Preferred to have:
  • Advanced Data and AI Integration- AI & ML Cloud & DevOps - Citi Engineering Excellence Standards


Good-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning, observability, and production monitoring.
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks and modern ways of working in product development.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 21, 2026

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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