Senior Low Latency Java Engineer - Equities Electronic- Execution (eTrading)
Summary
A senior engineer on Citi's Equities Electronic Execution team designs and delivers a next-gen, low-latency Java execution platform for equities eTrading, working with traders and quants on execution, smart routing and market connectivity, while improving testing, AI-assisted SDLC and CI/CD practices.
Senior Low Latency Java Engineer at Citi Equities Electronic-Execution, you will design, develop and deliver a next‑gen, high‑performance execution platform. You collaborate with traders, quants and product partners to translate needs into robust features, while improving testing, AI‑assisted SDLC and CI/CD practices. The role blends leadership with hands‑on delivery in a fast, global environment. You help shape efficient execution, smart routing, and market connectivity at scale.
Pay / Benefits- 27 days annual leave
- Discretional annual performance bonus
- Private medical care & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid parental leave
- Design, develop and maintain high‑performance, low‑latency execution systems
- Collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients to translate needs into features such as execution improvements and DMA capabilities
- Enhance and maintain testing frameworks and development tools to ensure reliability at scale
- Leverage AI-powered tools throughout the software development life cycle to boost productivity and quality
- Champion Agile development practices and CI/CD with a focus on shift‑left testing and faster releases
- Develop and sustain platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery and other support capabilities
- Extensive experience with Low Latency Java
- Strong automated testing and quality engineering practices
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes
- Familiarity with low‑latency system design, performance optimization, concurrency and high‑throughput architecture
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, globally distributed environment
- Excellent communication skills in a multicultural, cross‑regional setting
- Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes
- Strong communication
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Low Latency Java
- Automated testing techniques
- Agile methodologies