Application Technical Specialist

Job Title 

Application Technical Specialist

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.

We are seeking a Technical Specialist to take technical ownership of significant products and modules within our Banking platform. You will define technical direction and architecture, mentor developers, and liaise with Business Analysis, Application Support, QA, IT Security, and enterprise architecture to ensure delivery from analysis through production and support.

Job Duties in Brief: 

• Technical ownership of critical banking product(s) and module(s)

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

• Maintain systems documentation and knowledge base

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews

• Define architecture requirements considering throughput, latency, and reliability

• Drive CI/CD practices for cloud and on-premise deployments

• Champion clean code principles, integrated testing practices, and effective use of AI-assisted coding tools

About You: 

Required IT skills 

• 7+ years hands-on enterprise SDLC experience

• 5+ years in financial services; 3+ 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

• Experience writing and maintaining integrated tests (unit, integration, API)

• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot) and ability to leverage them effectively

• Strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to lead technical teams on complex, long-duration tasks

• Strong solution design mindset, marrying best practices with best of technologies

• Innovative mindset with strong understanding and interest evolving technologies

• Strong AI understanding and ability to apply it effectively

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

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.