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Senior Java Developer - Belfast

World-leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer accounts and presence in more than 160 countries, providing financial products and services.
Belfast, UK
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Java Developer - Belfast

Citi, a leading global bank with 200 million customer accounts across 160+ countries, is seeking a Senior Java Developer for their Belfast office. The role is part of a global team responsible for a markets-wide strategic risk management platform. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on enhancing and integrating the platform with trading systems across markets.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Java developer with strong expertise in distributed systems, messaging platforms, and cloud technologies. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical financial systems, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring architectural best practices are followed. The role requires deep knowledge of core Java, data structures, and design patterns, along with experience in modern technologies like Kafka, MongoDB, and Kubernetes.

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility with up to 2 days of remote work per week. The comprehensive benefits package includes 27 days annual leave, performance bonuses, medical care, life insurance, and pension plans. You'll be joining a globally distributed team in a collaborative environment where you can make significant contributions to critical financial systems while growing your career at one of the world's largest financial institutions.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for senior developers who want to work with cutting-edge technologies in the financial sector while having the opportunity to mentor others and shape architectural decisions. Citi offers a business casual workplace culture and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Java Developer - Belfast

  • Collaborate with management to integrate functions and identify system enhancements
  • Solve critical issues by evaluating complex business and system processes
  • Apply Java expertise and ensure architectural alignment
  • Develop coding standards for testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Understand the integration of business areas, architecture, and infrastructure
  • Analyse problems and create innovative solutions
  • Mentor junior developers and analysts

Requirements For Senior Java Developer - Belfast

Java
Kafka
MongoDB
Kubernetes
  • Extensive Core Java experience with strong knowledge of data structures, design patterns, and SOLID principles
  • Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and Solace
  • Proficiency in Spring framework and cloud technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift)
  • Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Gradle
  • Experience with document databases (MongoDB)
  • Experience developing multi-threaded, distributed systems
  • Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit and Cucumber
  • Solid understanding of the FIX protocol

Benefits For Senior Java Developer - Belfast

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • 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 learning and development resources
  • Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)

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