Lead Java Developer Fixed Income Data - VP

## For additional information, please review .## About the Team The Fixed Income Data team is integral to supporting Citi's GSP/Rates businesses, delivering exceptional services in business analysis, project management, application development, quality assurance, and integration with proprietary technology solutions. Our mission is to provide robust data platforms that empower critical financial operations across the firm.## The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Java Developer to join our Risk Data team.

This team is at the forefront of building and enhancing a comprehensive real-time and End-of-Day (EOD) risk data acquisition and processing framework. The role involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, Flink, and Pinot for real-time data processing, and managing large datasets on S3 with querying capabilities via Trino. As a lead developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance data solutions that drive critical business functions.##

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performance Java-based data solutions for real-time and EOD risk processes.
* Utilize distributed stream processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Flink) and data storage technologies (e.g., Pinot, S3, Trino) to build robust data pipelines.
* Drive continuous improvement in data reliability and efficiency, and conduct thorough peer code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.
* Contribute significantly to all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and support.
* Collaborate effectively with business analysts, project managers, and quality assurance teams to deliver seamlessly integrated technology solutions.## ## Required

Skills and Qualifications
* Data engineer with a strong command over Java (version 11 or higher) with SQL knowledge.
* Strong knowledge of multithreading, thread pools, OOP concepts, and design patterns.
* Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Ability to identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and perform peer code reviews.## ## Preferred

Skills and Qualifications
* 7+ years of Java backend development experience.
* Hands-on production experience with distributed stream processing frameworks:
Flink, Spark Streaming, Kafka Streams.
* Experience with deployment platforms such as Kubernetes, Open Shift, and API development.
* Experience with working in a truly global development team.
* Experience with object storage solutions (S3, GCS) is a plus.
* Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods.
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
* Demonstrated leadership skills.
* Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards.
* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.## ## Qualification / Education
* Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, or a related technical/quantitative discipline.
* Demonstrable success in designing and delivering multi-tiered applications.
* Ideally, an understanding of financial derivatives (with fixed income products) or willingness to learn about this area.

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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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