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Job Overview
About Citi Markets Technology
Citi's Markets technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we're looking for talented technology leaders to help build the future of global banking. As the world's most global bank, Citi provides an opportunity to touch every corner of the globe and deal with incomparable trade volumes, scale and impact.
Our global technology team spans 84 countries with almost 30,000 colleagues managing thousands of projects. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi's unmatched globality and vast expertise.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Technology Lead to drive technical excellence and team leadership in building high-performance risk calculation systems that directly impact global markets operations. You'll guide talented engineers, set technical direction, and take ownership of critical systems at unprecedented scale.
Join us if you:
Are passionate about leading teams to build distributed, high-performance, and resilient Java applications
Want to shape technical strategy and architecture for risk calculation systems in global financial markets
Thrive in mentoring others and driving technical excellence
Are ready to take full ownership of complex systems and their success
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ownership
Define technical vision and architecture for FX risk calculation platforms
Make critical technical decisions on system design, technology stack, and implementation
Champion best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and security
Conduct code reviews and elevate team capabilities through constructive feedback
Ownership Across SDLC
Take complete ownership of systems and features across the entire Software Development Life Cycle
Drive accountability within the team - ensuring every member embraces ownership of their work
Own the technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business objectives
Proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout the development lifecycle
System Design & Architecture
Design and architect scalable, resilient solutions for complex risk calculation workflows
Lead implementation of distributed systems handling global trade volumes
Optimize application performance and establish benchmarks
Design integration patterns with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and messaging systems
Ensure systems are built for observability, maintainability, and operational excellence
Team Development & Collaboration
Build and grow a high-performing engineering team through hiring, mentoring, and career development
Foster a culture of ownership where team members take initiative and accountability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and risk stakeholders
Remove blockers and create an environment for the team to excel
Lead by example in technical excellence and professional conduct
Delivery & Production Excellence
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects and initiatives
Own production stability and system reliability for critical FX risk systems
Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures
Lead L3 production support and participate in on-call rotation
Balance technical debt with feature delivery and make strategic trade-off decisions
Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
5+ years of professional Java development experience with deep expertise
2+ years in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar)
Expert-level knowledge of Core Java and multithreading (JDK 11+)
Proven experience architecting distributed, high-performance systems
Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace, or similar)
Deep understanding of Linux and JVM internals
Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing
Extensive production support experience including L3 support and on-call
Leadership & Professional Experience
Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams
Experience managing the full SDLC from conception to production
Strong project management skills with Agile/Scrum experience
Track record of successfully delivering mission-critical systems
Essential Leadership Qualities
Ownership (Primary Quality)
Takes complete accountability for systems, team outcomes, and business results
Proactively identifies and addresses issues before they escalate
Treats company systems as if they were their own
Strategic Thinking & Communication
Balances short-term delivery with long-term technical vision
Articulates complex technical concepts to all audiences
Makes data-driven decisions with business context
Collaboration & Results
Works effectively across teams and time zones
Focuses on delivering measurable business value
Drives execution with urgency while maintaining high standards
Continuous Improvement
Stays current with industry trends and best practices
Drives process improvements and challenges status quo
Encourages experimentation and learning from failures
Language Requirements
English proficiency: B2 level or higher
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services, particularly trading systems or risk management
Knowledge of FX markets and risk calculation methodologies
Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practices
Microservices architecture experience at scale
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Master's degree preferred but not required
Or equivalent practical experience
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