Senior Lead Software Engineer Securities Finance SVP

Citi

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Salary
$176,720–$265,080 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $221k
$137k most similar roles pay here $279k

This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $221k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Citi

Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

Citi currently has 256 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,080–$210,120 across 238 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Lead Software Engineer Securities Finance SVP

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer Securities Finance SVP, you will join the Securities Finance technology team to take end-to-end technical ownership of complex, high-volume financial applications. You will architect, build, and deliver enterprise-scale software solutions for critical securities and custody workflows while mentoring engineers and managing cross-functional delivery. Your daily work involves translating complex business processes into robust designs, ensuring systems are scalable and compliant with regulatory requirements. The role requires deep expertise in Core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and Unix scripting. You will utilize microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and MQ Series, while managing Oracle and MSSQL databases. Additionally, you will integrate AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot into your workflow to solve technical challenges within the securities finance domain, specifically addressing trading and operational workflows involving market data.

What you'll do

  • Architect and design scalable, resilient end-to-end software solutions for high-volume securities finance applications.
  • Build and deliver new application capabilities using Core Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
  • Translate complex financial business processes into structured technical designs that address system dependencies.
  • Define and enforce engineering standards across the full development lifecycle including coding, testing, and production.
  • Mentor engineers and analysts while managing work allocation to meet ambitious delivery goals.
  • Partner with business and compliance stakeholders to incorporate functional requirements into compliant system designs.
  • Identify and manage technical and operational risks within delivery decisions to maintain system integrity.

What we're looking for

  • 10 or more years of hands-on software engineering experience in financial services environments.
  • Deep proficiency in Core Java, Java EE, PL/SQL, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and Unix scripting.
  • Experience with microservice architecture and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with messaging systems including Kafka and MQ Series.
  • Proficiency in Oracle and MSSQL relational databases, including complex SQL queries and data mapping tools.
  • Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Devin, or Claude.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, manage cross-functional delivery, and communicate with senior stakeholders.
  • A Master's degree in a relevant technical or quantitative discipline is preferred.

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