Netrolynx AI
Java Developer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About The Company
Citibank, a leading global financial institution, is renowned for its extensive range of banking and financial services. With a rich history spanning over a century, Citibank has established a strong presence across more than 160 countries, serving millions of clients worldwide. The bank is committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence, continuously striving to deliver exceptional value to its customers through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions. Citibank’s dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace makes it a preferred employer for professionals seeking growth and impact in the financial sector.
About The Role
The Lead Java Developer (VP) role at Citibank offers an exciting opportunity to lead and influence the development of innovative financial technology solutions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As part of the Markets Technology division, specifically within the FX Technology group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical applications that support the bank’s global trading and risk management activities. Your expertise will help shape the future of electronic trading and enhance the firm’s competitive edge in the foreign exchange market. This leadership position involves managing development teams, collaborating with stakeholders across multiple locations, and contributing to strategic technical initiatives. The role provides a platform to work on complex projects that impact global markets, offering significant professional growth and the chance to be at the forefront of financial technology innovation.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in commercial Java development, with extensive experience supporting mission-critical applications. A strong understanding of distributed systems, middleware, and database technologies is essential. Knowledge of foreign exchange markets, pricing lifecycle, and regulatory environments impacting banking will be advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and stakeholder relationships. A solid foundation in project management, industry standards, and DevOps practices such as CI/CD and cloud deployment is required. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to articulate complex technical concepts effectively. Academic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Oversee one or more Application Development teams, guiding them to achieve project goals while managing personnel responsibilities such as performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of work items, providing regular updates on project progress, and promoting team achievements.
- Utilize technical expertise to review and analyze proposed solutions, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and technical standards.
- Implement solutions to identified issues, support incident management, and respond to support requests.
- Contribute to the development of application strategies, participate in budget management, and handle day-to-day staff management activities.
- Help shape the future technical direction of the products, ensuring compliance with risk management and regulatory requirements.
- Define and enforce standards, negotiate with external parties as necessary, and foster a culture of ethical conduct and accountability within your team.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
Citibank offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.
- Enjoy a hybrid working model with up to two days working from home per week.
- Competitive base salary with annual reviews.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical care.
- Life insurance.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Pension plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Exclusive discounts for employees, their families, and friends.
- Invests heavily in learning and development resources, encouraging continuous growth and skill enhancement.
These benefits reflect the bank’s commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment where employees can thrive and achieve their career aspirations.
Equal Opportunity
Citibank is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to create a diverse environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location