Position Overview
Citi is hiring a Senior Applications Developer, FX Client Testing to join the FX Technology Client Testing Support team, a global function supporting client onboarding, testing, and platform validation across Citi's electronic FX trading platforms. In this role, you will combine application development, test automation, and observability engineering to support strategic client onboarding initiatives and platform enhancements, partnering closely with development, QA, sales, trading, infrastructure, and external client teams. This is an opportunity to apply your financial technology and front office application experience to systems that directly support Citi's global FX business.
Responsibilities
Support FX client testing and onboarding initiatives across Citi's electronic FX trading platforms.
Build and maintain test automation frameworks that improve testing efficiency and platform reliability.
Apply observability and monitoring practices to detect, diagnose, and resolve platform issues quickly.
Coordinate user acceptance testing with trading, sales, and client teams to confirm platform readiness before go-live.
Partner with development, QA, infrastructure, and external client teams to resolve technical issues and improve platform stability.
Investigate complex technical problems to identify root causes and drive timely resolutions.
Contribute to platform enhancements by validating new features and configurations ahead of release.
Share clear testing and technical updates to keep business and technology stakeholders informed.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Hands-on experience with financial or front office trading applications is required.
A background in software development, building or supporting technology solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Experience with automation and application support practices within a technology or testing function.
Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues within complex technology platforms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, trading, and infrastructure stakeholders.
Proficiency in designing structured test plans and validating platform functionality before release.
Comfortable managing multiple testing and validation cycles in a fast-paced, time-sensitive trading environment.
Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of FX products, electronic trading platforms, or client onboarding processes.
Experience with Java development applied to test automation and application support.
Familiarity with Splunk or other monitoring and observability tools.
Understanding of APIs, FIX Protocol, SFTP, and related integration technologies.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities across technical and business teams.
What We Offer
Citi supports your professional growth while giving you the chance to work on technology that powers a global FX business.
Work in a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.
Collaborate with technology, trading, and infrastructure teams across Citi's global FX business.
Build technical expertise in automation, observability, and platform engineering through hands-on project work.
Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your financial markets technology expertise.
Benefit from programs that support your financial wellbeing and long-term career planning.
Join a team that values work-life balance alongside high-impact, fast-paced delivery.
Apply today to help shape the future of Citi's FX trading technology.
Job Family Group
Technology
Job Family
Applications Development
Time Type
Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00
- Most Relevant Skills
- Please see the requirements listed above.
- Other Relevant Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Markets, Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading, Java (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language).
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
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