Senior Full-stack Java Engineer - Futures & Derivatives Clearing Technology, VP
About The Position
This Senior Full-stack Java Engineer - Futures & Derivatives Clearing Technology role is a senior-level software engineering leadership role embedded within Citi's Exchange-Traded Derivatives (ETD) Clearing technology organization, responsible for driving platform modernization and delivering strategic, business-critical capabilities across a global clearing infrastructure. The position sits at the intersection of hands-on Java development, cloud-native architecture, and engineering leadership supporting real-time message flows from global futures markets while leading the replacement of legacy product processors. The ideal candidate will bring deep enterprise engineering expertise, a track record of leading distributed teams, and a demonstrated commitment to AI-assisted software development practices. This role offers a compelling opportunity to shape the future of a mission-critical capital markets platform at one of the world's leading global financial institutions.
Requirements
- 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in complex, global environments.
- Deep expertise in Java-based application development, including Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
- Hands-on experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or Solace in high-throughput, low-latency environments.
- Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native applications on container platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Strong understanding of API design, application security, and authentication and authorization frameworks, with a commitment to secure software development practices.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling, and performance monitoring using technologies such as Git, Maven/Gradle, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana.
- Experience with caching and performance optimization technologies such as Redis or Couchbase.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Devin to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.
- Proven track record working in Agile environments, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers across globally distributed teams.
- Experience within financial services, preferably supporting Trade Processing, Clearing, Middle Office, or related capital markets platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results under tight timelines.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across business and technology organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Spring Cloud and cloud-native Java technologies is preferred.
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and high-volume, low-latency systems within capital markets is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver strategic initiatives within the ETD Clearing portfolio using Agile methodologies, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications, APIs, and services aligned with Citi's architecture and engineering standards.
- Perform hands-on Java-based development and provide L3 production support for the core ETD Clearing platform, including real-time message flows from global futures markets.
- Drive platform transformation efforts, including the replacement of legacy product processors and the adoption of modern cloud, containerization, and distributed systems technologies.
- Champion the adoption of AI-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate development cycles, automate processes, and improve troubleshooting efficiency.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to enhance platform stability, reliability, and time-to-market.
- Collaborate with engineering teams across global regions including Pune, India and with ETD technology leads to coordinate release planning and delivery.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promote technical best practices, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, QA, product, and business teams to deliver high-quality, reusable enterprise capabilities.
- Manage technical risk, application health, and regulatory compliance in alignment with Citi's standards for client and asset protection.
- Drive engineering excellence through automation, testability, reusability, and operational rigor across the full software development lifecycle.
Benefits
- medical, dental & vision coverage
- 401(k)
- life, accident, and disability insurance
- wellness programs
- paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
