Senior Full Stack Java Developer - Citi Velocity

Are you a passionate software engineer who thrives on building cutting‑edge financial technology? Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing how institutional clients interact with global markets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Citi Velocity is our flagship, award‑winning platform for institutional clients, providing real‑time access to Citi’s world‑class capital markets services. Within the Global Fixed Income team, we are the technology engine driving the Credit, Financing, and Securitization businesses. We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in Toronto.

This is a hands‑on role where you will have the opportunity to work on a high‑visibility platform, solve complex challenges, and make a significant impact on our business and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Craft elegant and robust software solutions that will be used by thousands of institutional clients on our award‑winning Citi Velocity platform.
• Take ownership of the end‑to‑end development lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment.
• Dive deep into complex technical challenges, utilizing your in‑depth knowledge of UI and server‑side development to analyze and solve problems.
• Champion best practices in information security, ensuring our platform remains secure and compliant with Citi’s high standards.
• Collaborate with users, clients, and other technology teams to design and implement innovative solutions that meet their needs.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Work in a fast‑paced, agile environment, where you will have the autonomy to make key technical decisions and drive projects forward.
• Uphold Citi’s commitment to risk management and ethical conduct, ensuring the safety and soundness of our systems and the firm’s reputation.

Recommended Qualifications

• 6‑8 years of IT experience, with a strong background in server‑side and services development.
• 3+ years of experience building web content and a deep understanding of the web development ecosystem.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Java server‑side development.
• Proficiency with SQL Server, including the ability to analyze and resolve performance issues.
• A strong understanding of information security concepts and best practices.
• Experience with middleware technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or TibcoEMS.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies like Jenkins, uDeploy, Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with distributed caching frameworks such as Redis, Gemfire, or Apache Ignite.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Work on a globally recognized platform that is critical to Citi’s institutional clients.
• Challenge: Solve complex technical problems at scale in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Growth: We are committed to the growth of our employees, offering continuous learning opportunities and a clear path for career advancement.
• Culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.

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