The Senior Full-stack Java Engineer role at Citi is a senior-level software engineering position within the Exchange-Traded Derivatives Clearing technology organization. This role focuses on driving platform modernization and delivering strategic capabilities across a global clearing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will engage in hands-on Java development and cloud-native architecture while leading the replacement of legacy product processors. This position offers an opportunity to shape a mission-critical capital markets platform at a leading global financial institution.

• 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in complex, global environments.
• Deep expertise in Java-based application development, including Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
• Hands-on experience with messaging platforms such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or Solace in high-throughput, low-latency environments.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native applications on container platforms such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of API design, application security, and authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability tooling, and performance monitoring using technologies such as Git, Maven/Gradle, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana.
• Experience with caching and performance optimization technologies such as Redis or Couchbase.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot or Devin.
• Proven track record working in Agile environments, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineers across globally distributed teams.
• Experience within financial services, preferably supporting Trade Processing, Clearing, Middle Office, or related capital markets platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Deliver strategic initiatives within the ETD Clearing portfolio using Agile methodologies.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native applications, APIs, and services.
• Perform hands-on Java-based development and provide L3 production support for the core ETD Clearing platform.
• Drive platform transformation efforts, including the replacement of legacy product processors.
• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted software engineering tools to accelerate development cycles.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD, DevOps, and observability practices to enhance platform stability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across global regions to coordinate release planning and delivery.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote technical best practices.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, QA, product, and business teams.
• Manage technical risk, application health, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive engineering excellence through automation, testability, reusability, and operational rigor.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.