Core Java Developer – Trading / Securities Lending – Vice President – NYC

Core Java Developer – Trading / Securities Lending – Vice President at Citigroup in Grand Central, Manhattan, New York, USA. This senior role offers a fixed annual salary of $137,255.75 and focuses on building high‑performance Java applications for the firm’s trading and securities‑lending platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Core Java services that support real‑time trading, securities lending, and risk management workflows.
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Implement low‑latency, high‑throughput messaging and data‑feed integrations using technologies such as FIX, Kafka, and proprietary market data APIs.
• Write clean, test‑driven code; develop unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure reliability under peak market conditions.
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and champion best practices in software engineering, security, and DevOps.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, troubleshoot production incidents, and continuously improve system resilience and monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing enterprise‑grade Java applications, preferably within investment banking, trading, or securities‑lending environments.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization in Java (JDK 8+).
• Experience with micro‑services architectures, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL stores; familiarity with market‑data protocols (FIX, FAST) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of financial instruments, trading lifecycle, and securities‑lending processes.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Certifications such as Oracle Java SE or CFA are advantageous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What programming languages are essential for this role?

Strong expertise in Core Java (JDK 8 or higher) is required, along with experience in related technologies such as Spring, REST APIs, and concurrency libraries.

Will I work directly with traders and analysts?

Yes, the position involves close collaboration with traders, quantitative analysts, and product owners to translate business needs into technical solutions.

What is the salary for this Vice President position?

The fixed annual salary is $137,255.75, paid in accordance with Citigroup’s compensation policies.