VP Java Applications Development Sr. Tech Lead at Citi — Jersey City, USA | Base Career

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Applications Development Sr.

Technology Lead Analyst to drive the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical applications for the Markets Financing desk, specifically supporting the term and flow business.

This hands-on lead role will oversee and implement the entire development lifecycle for Repo and Collateral Optimization, encompassing intuitive front-end interfaces and highly resilient back-end services.

The team works closely with the Citi Global Finance Desk and Markets Treasury Desks.

The suite of Finance Desk applications provides comprehensive functionalities including position management, trade capture, electronic trading, market risk processing, and reporting.

This is supported by a mixed technology environment consisting of client-server applications developed in Java, Angular, and C#, with services running on Linux servers and Cloud Containers.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, funding desks, and desk heads to translate complex requirements into scalable and robust technology solutions.

include leading a global development team, setting technical direction, and ensuring high availability, performance, and strict regulatory compliance.

The primary objective is to deliver architecturally sound systems that effectively enable collateral management, collateral optimization, and critical funding operations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders while contributing to the strategic technology roadmap.

We are looking for technically strong team players capable of taking ownership and leading initiatives when needed.

Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards

10+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong front‑end and backend system design and development expertise
Knowledge of Fixed Income products, including Repo, Swaps, Bonds, and Futures
Advanced Java programming skills for distributed and high‑performance systems
Experience with .NET/C# and NodeJS for backend services
UI development experience using Angular is a plus
Expertise in caching technologies such as GemFire and Apache Ignite
Experience with enterprise messaging and event‑driven architectures using Kafka and APIs
Strong experience with relational databases such as Oracle and MS SQL Server
Hands‑on experience leveraging AI tools and platforms for application development and enhancement
Experience with cloud‑native architectures using OpenShift and Kubernetes
Testing expertise for distributed and large‑scale applications
Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
In‑depth understanding of the Repo trade lifecycle, including collateral optimization, STP flows, and inventory management
Proven project delivery experience with strong leadership and execution skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills

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.

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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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