Java Lead Fixed Income

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Java Lead to drive our DevOps initiatives and lead a team of talented engineers. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong technical background in software development, infrastructure, and operations, capable of fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and collaboration. This role involves defining and implementing DevOps strategies, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system reliability, and ensuring scalable and secure application delivery within a large enterprise environment. The DevOps Lead will play a crucial role in transforming our development and operational practices, enabling faster time-to-market and increased operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute the DevOps strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals, focusing on automation, scalability, and efficiency. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain robust, automated CI/CD pipelines for various applications, ensuring rapid, reliable, and repeatable deployments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code principles using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision infrastructure efficiently.
• System Reliability & Performance: Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish and monitor SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets. Implement solutions for proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization of applications and infrastructure.
• Automation & Tooling: Identify opportunities for automation across the software development lifecycle, from build and test to deployment and operations. Evaluate, select, and integrate appropriate DevOps tools and technologies.
• Security & Compliance: Embed security best practices (DevSecOps) into all stages of the SDLC, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Work closely with security teams to address vulnerabilities and implement security controls.
• Collaboration & Communication: Foster a culture of collaboration between development, operations, and other cross-functional teams. Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Management: Oversee and assist in the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and effective root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or operations roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior DevOps role within a large enterprise.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD).
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, Go, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog).
  • Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and database management.
• Leadership & Management: Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, driving change, and delivering complex projects in an agile environment.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Communication: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) or Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD).
• Familiarity with SRE principles and practices.
• Experience with various architectural patterns, including microservices and serverless.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

EEO Statement

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.