Lead Java Developer (VP)
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£54,700
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SOC 2134 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and CITIGROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, CITIGROUP LIMITED assigned 57 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
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2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
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About the role
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.
In this role, you will be directly responsible for leading the technical design, development, and optimization of our regulatory reporting framework and data pipelines, with a strong focus on onboarding new regulations. This is an active engineering leadership position where you will guide a team of developers, write clean, production-grade code, design system components, and troubleshoot complex data processing issues. You will work closely within an Agile team, collaborating with business analysts and other engineers to translate regulatory requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions.
- Lead and Mentor: Guide and support a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative environment, conducting code reviews, and promoting technical excellence.
- Regulatory Onboarding: Drive the technical execution of onboarding new regulatory requirements, ensuring the platform is adaptable to evolving global compliance standards.
- AI & Automation Integration: Apply knowledge of AI/ML concepts to explore and implement intelligent automation, anomaly detection, or data classification solutions within the regulatory reporting pipelines.
Qualifications & Skills
Required Technical Experience:
- Professional Experience: Significant experience of hands-on software engineering experience in enterprise-scale environments, with a proven track record of delivering robust, high-performance applications.
- Java/J2EE Expertise: Deep, authoritative knowledge of the J2EE platform and Core Java (Java 8 and above), including advanced concepts such as multi-threading, concurrency, memory management, JVM profiling, and performance tuning.
Required Professional & Process Skills:
- Agile Mindset: Strong experience working in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments, with a deep understanding of sprint ceremonies and agile metrics.
- Software Lifecycle Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of modern SDLC practices, secure coding standards (OWASP), and test-driven development (TDD) using JUnit and Mockito.
- Problem Solving: Analytical thinker with a relentless focus on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolving complex system issues under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical designs clearly and present ideas persuasively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Financial Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in the financial services industry, with a strong preference for candidates who understand Regulatory Reporting (e.g., Basel III/IV, CCAR, MiFID, Dodd-Frank, or local transaction reporting), Risk Management, or Capital Markets.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi, 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 such as:
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretional annual performance related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
Visit our Global Benefits page to learn 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 energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. CITIGROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, CITIGROUP LIMITED assigned 57 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.