Platform Technology Lead

Prime Service Tech is working on multi-year growth initiative and consent order data remediation deliverables and as part of it, we are expanding our platform offering to markets quants and product development to build analytics using Python, hosting new data platform, creating new data pipelines and building robust monitoring and observability capabilities for Prime Tech. The hands on development lead will work on building data pipelines, creating APIs to access data, working closely with product development and quants and other teams within Prime Services Technology. The candidate will also lead a small team of employee and contractors in Dublin. The Dublin team will work with NY based team and together they will provide support of the platform.

The Platform Technology Lead will be responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead a small team of developer and conduct applications systems analysis and programming activities. They will be responsible for frameworks and platforms and work with development managers and leads in that functional area and ensure common solutions and strategic architecture is consistently implemented across Prime & Clearing & Equities org and broader markets technology. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Will be accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses / geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join Citi at an exciting time, make a positive impact and grow your career. Please note this is a hybrid position and you will be required to attend the office 3 days per week.

What you'll do :

Partner with multiple management teams 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

Resolve variety of high impact problems / projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards

Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint

Utilize advanced 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

Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions

What we need from you :

Lead a small team of developers, supervise their tasks and provide technical directions and career coaching

Minimum of 8-10 years of hands on development experience

At least 5 years of working as a lead developer on JAVA backends

Working knowledge of big data platforms and data pipeline development

Understanding of design patterns and hand on coding skills .

Understanding of latest Java versions along with Executor patterns, Stream API , Lambda etc.

Understanding of Linux , Bash and basic scripting along basics like Unix group, Hostgroup.

Understanding of RDBMS vs NO SQL vs Columnar Databases. Understanding of the file formats like Parquet , Avro , ORC, Iceberg etc. also required.

Experience working on Microservice Architecture , Containerization and Orchestration.

Working experience of using telemetry specifically open telemetry , ELK , Grafana , Prometheus etc.

Prior work experience working in Capital Markets trade processing is a plus.

Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

Demonstrated leadership and project management skills

Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you :

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover 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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

Job Family Group : Technology

Job Family :

Applications Development

Time Type : Full time

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