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Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President

Citi Bank — Pune, PUNE

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Experience 0-5 Years yrs
Age 21-35 yrs
Gender Both
Salary Not Disclosed LPA
Department Sales Loans
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Job Description

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a seasoned and strategic Development Engineer to join the Equities Electronic- Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. This role is pivotal in driving the architecture, design, and implementation of our next-generation automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in modern software development and testing practices, capable of steering our engineering strategy to support complex, high-performance trading applications within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Automation Architecture: Architect, design, and lead the development of sophisticated, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and BDD tools like Cucumber.
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with business goals and technology roadmaps. Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
  • Agile Practice: Champion and implement Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, collaboration, and rapid feedback within the quality engineering process.
  • CI/CD and DevOps: Champion the integration of quality engineering into the CI/CD pipeline. Enhance and optimize the pipeline for continuous testing and delivery in a containerized environment (Docker, Openshift).
  • Containerization Expertise: Leverage Docker and container orchestration platforms like Openshift to build and manage robust, isolated, and scalable testing environments.
  • Platform and System Testing: Oversee the quality assurance for critical trading systems, including the Lightspeed platform, ensuring functionality, performance, and resilience.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
  • Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends in test automation and financial technology. Evaluate and integrate AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and test effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in a senior software or automation engineering role, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic impact.
  • In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol is essential.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with BDD frameworks, particularly Cucumber.
  • Strong expertise in container technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Openshift).
  • Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Experience in the financial services industry, with exposure to trading systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Knowledge of algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing (SOR) is a significant advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for the Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President job at Citi Bank?

Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President at Citi Bank?

The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President at Citi Bank.

Is prior experience required for this position?

This role requires around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.

What skills are important for this role?

Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.

How do I apply for the Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President role at Citi Bank?

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