Senior Java Software Engineer – FX Options Risk (VP)

Contribute hands-on as a primary engineer utilizing our modern tech stack: Core Java (multi-threading, concurrency, memory optimization), CouchbaseDB, Kafka, and Apache Storm.

Solve complex real-time risk calculation requirements , handling heavy stream processing and highly concurrent data flows.

extensive development experience , with a strong focus on enterprise Java within highly parallel, low-latency, or distributed environments.

Strong financial knowledge of FX trading, options pricing, or real-time risk systems is highly preferred / obligatory.

Proven track record as a high-performing Individual Contributor (IC) delivering complex, high-throughput distributed systems in production environments.

Deep hands-on expertise in Core Java , including multi-threading, memory management, garbage collection tuning, and concurrency utilities.

Solid experience with real-time stream processing and distributed data architectures (e.g., Kafka, Apache Storm, CouchbaseDB/NoSQL, Spring).

Familiarity with modern infrastructure paradigms , such as containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS) is highly advantageous.

Understanding of AI, machine learning, or advanced quantitative analytics applications in financial systems is a strong plus.

Outstanding communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to interact confidently and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical business partners, including trading desk heads.

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

A discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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