IT.Senior Developer

Job Title 

Senior Developer

About Citco

Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service. 

Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.

A career at Citco isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.         

About the Role: 

Citco IT is a global team of IT professionals that is responsible for the development and support of IT applications throughout Citco Group’s divisions.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Developer to work within a very exciting and challenging role on a new strategic financial application. The successful candidate will be working with a specialized technical teams serving a wide range of buines groups.

Reporting to the Team Lead, we are seeking a Senior Developer to implement quality solutions across our Banking platform. You will deliver new functionality, enhancements, and system releases while liaising with Business Analysis, Application Support, and QA to ensure successful delivery from analysis through production and support. You will mentor junior team members.

Job Duties in Brief: 

• Design and develop new functionality across React frontends, Java/Spring backends, relational databases, and REST API integrations

  
  

• Develop across multiple modules and architectures following best practices

  
  

• Perform code reviews and promote coding standards and clean code principles

  
  

• Write and maintain integrated tests (unit, integration, API)

  
  

• Contribute to automated build and CI/CD processes

  
  

• Maintain systems documentation and knowledge base

  
  

• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools effectively in day-to-day development

  
  

About You: 

Required IT skills

• 5+ years hands-on enterprise SDLC experience

  
  

• 3+ years in financial services; 1+ years in banking

  
  

• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring, Maven) and React

  
  

• Solid experience with relational databases and REST API integration

  
  

• Advanced OOP, design patterns, Git branching, build management, and debugging skills

  
  

• Commitment to clean code, refactoring, and maintainable software design

  
  

• Ability to work independently on complex, long-duration tasks with limited direction

  
  

• Good communication across technical and non-technical audiences

  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's desired

  
  

Beneficial IT skills

• AWS experience

  
  

• Application server deployments (JBoss/WildFly)

  
  

• Messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ)

  
  

• CI/CD pipeline tooling for cloud and on-premise

  
  

Personal skills 

• We are looking for ambitious individuals that are keen to develop their technical skills in a dynamic environment

  
  

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to deal effectively in a team environment

  
  

• The candidate must be able to present diagnostic, troubleshooting steps and conclusions to a varied audience

  
  

• Someone proactive, that can work autonomously, and take ownership of their tasks.

  
  
• Collaborates with other developers in the construction of software - strong ability to partner with and team with colleagues
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members

What We Offer: 

• A challenging and rewarding role in an award-winning global business

  
  

• Opportunities for personal and professional career development

  
  

• Great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for educational support

  
  

• Be part of an industry leading global team, renowned for excellence

  
  

Remuneration:

A highly competitive salary package will be awarded the successful candidate. 

Confidentiality Assured.