Senior Java Developer - Equity Finance Technology (Securities Lending) - VP

Senior Software Engineer in the Equity Finance Technology team, based in Belfast, delivering a modern, highly automated trading platform across execution, prime, clearing and margining. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable Java solutions, supporting global traders and ensuring resilient, high-performance delivery. This role offers exposure to a multi-location engineering effort and a chance to shape the next generation of Citi’s equities technology.

• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days at home)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical care & life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pension plan

• Solve high-impact problems by analyzing complex business and system processes
• Provide domain expertise and ensure designs align with architectural blueprints
• Define coding, testing, debugging, and deployment standards
• Build cross-functional understanding of how architecture and infrastructure meet business goals
• Perform in-depth analysis to define issues and craft innovative solutions
• Coach mid-level developers and Analysts, allocating work as needed
• Assess risk and ensure compliance, safeguarding firm and clients

• Extensive development experience
• Technical skills in Java, Kafka, SQL, Git
• Experience in QA, TDD and BDD practices
• Ability to work under high pressure
• Flexibility to work with a global team across geographies and time zones
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Familiarity with agile methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Adaptability and resilience
• Java
• Kafka
• SQL