Senior Margin Java Developer, Vice President

Citi•Tampa, FL

1d•$113,840 - $170,760•Onsite

About The Position

Citi is seeking a senior Java developer to lead application development for its Cross Asset Margin technology teams in Tampa, Florida. The teams develop and enhance strategic, regulatory-driven systems and services that support management of market and counterparty credit risks. Their systems calculate margin requirements for OTC bilateral derivatives and optimize client margin by considering offsets across financial products, using models such as VaR, SIMM, and Credit Stress. They support traders, salespeople, risk managers, financial controllers, and operations staff. The role establishes and implements new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. It leads application systems analysis, design, and programming activities, and manages a team carrying out engineering work that includes the design, acquisition, and deployment of hardware, software, and network infrastructure. The position is identified as Vice President, Application Development Tech Lead Analyst (C13).

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in an Applications Development role, including hands-on coding.
Demonstrated thought leadership in designing complex distributed systems.
Knowledge of the OTC Margin domain or Risk domain.
In-depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, and distributed caches or systems such as Apache Ignite.
Hands-on experience with relational databases such as Oracle.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
Experience with Python.
Experience building applications on cloud platforms and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
Knowledge of UI technology stacks.
Business knowledge of margin, risk, and prime regulatory matters.
Understanding of risk Greeks and risk calculation models such as VaR or SIMM, and ability to work with a Quant team.
A master's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in application programming and ensure application designs adhere to the overall architecture blueprint.
Use advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
Develop understanding of how business areas, including architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
Guide the team in establishing design standards to improve development workflow efficiency and product rollout.
Take ownership of planning and executing smooth production releases.
Oversee software quality and system modifications.
Advise or coach mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
Analyze existing operations to identify risks and redundancies.
Conduct assessments and develop solutions.
Coordinate with team members and management to ensure projects meet application development and governance standards.
Keep up to date with industry trends and developments.
Resolve high-impact problems and projects through evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.
Assess risk in business decisions, support compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy, apply sound ethical judgment, and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards may be available to eligible employees