FX Risk Java Developer VP - Citi

About the role

We are seeking an experienced FX Risk Java Tech 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. Key Responsibilities include (But not Limited to): Technical Leadership & Strategy Ownership Across SDLC System Design & Architecture Team Development & Collaboration Delivery & Production Excellence Key Skills and Experience required Technical Expertise Extensive professional Java development experience with deep expertise Experience 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 Continuous Improvement Stays current with industry trends and best practices Drives process improvements and challenges status quo Encourages experimentation and learning from failures Nice to have skills and experience: 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 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 This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. What we'll provide you By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) A discretional annual performance related bonus Private Medical Care & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more. Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable