Java Agile Developer (Belfast) - Officer

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Develop and deliver Java/Kotlin swap-processing components for Citi’s Strategic Swaps Platform. Responsibilities include test-driven development, automated testing, Agile delivery, CI/CD, technical analysis, system design, documentation, production support, and reliability improvements. The role also involves collaborating with management and technical leadership, resolving complex application issues, contributing to architecture and process enhancements, and coaching junior developers. Experience with cloud, messaging, databases, observability tools, and swaps or prime brokerage is advantageous.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you passionate about engineering, testing, automation and building high-quality software? Can you work across diverse teams to spread your passion and experience to raise the bar for everyone? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative Agile environment and seeing the applications that you build making users happy? If you are excited about technical leadership, then this is the ideal role for you.


Prime Brokerage Technology provides solutions that underpin the operations of our clients and traders that provide the foundation of our Prime Finance business.  This is an area of great opportunity and has been identified as a major growth target for Citi – with technology providing the key to unlock this potential.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivery of Swap Processing components (Java/Kotlin) within the Strategic Swaps Platform
  • Developer-led automated testing with a focus on Test Driven Development
  • Working within an Agile team focussed on Continuous Integration(CI) and Continuous Deployment(CD)
  • Participation in design, planning and estimation discussions within the team
  • Perform detailed analysis of assigned work, breaking work into individual technical tasks.
  • Create and maintain project and technical documentation
  • Partner with management team to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
  • Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards and methodologies
  • Partner with technical leadership to resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
  • Apply fundamental knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
  • Utilize knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
  • Assist in production support by working closely with operations and business teams. Participate in support rotations to diagnose and resolve escalated issues. Contribute to documentation and post-mortem reviews. Implement software enhancements to resolve root-causes and improve reliability, performance and scalability.
  • Partner with technical leadership and serve as advisor or coach to junior-level developers, analysts and grads.
     

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
  • Experience in implementing successful projects
  • Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

Technical Experience:

  • Java & Test-Driven Development are essential.

Experience in any number of additional technologies (listed below) is advantageous:

  • Kotlin
  • Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
  • Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO)
  • Database / Data Store / Data Query Technologies (SQL Server, Trino, Mongo, S3)
  • Observability Technologies (OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack / ELK, Grafana)

Desirable Criteria:

  • Background of delivering software using an iterative Agile approach.
  • Previous experience and knowledge of Swaps or Prime Brokerage offerings

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 Global Benefits page to learn more.


Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.


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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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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Skills Required

  • Experience in systems analysis and software application programming
  • Experience implementing successful projects
  • Working knowledge of consulting or project management techniques and methods
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes
  • Java experience
  • Test-Driven Development experience
  • Experience delivering software using an iterative Agile approach
  • Experience or knowledge of swaps or prime brokerage offerings
  • Kotlin experience
  • Cloud technologies experience, including Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • Messaging technologies experience, including Kafka, Solace, or TIBCO
  • Database or data-store technologies experience, including SQL Server, Trino, MongoDB, or S3
  • Observability technologies experience, including OpenTelemetry, Elastic Stack, ELK, or Grafana

Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.

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