Java Developer (Electronic Equities) – Vice President

Citi

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Work type: On-site
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Salary: $142,320–$213,480 / yr
Posted: 67 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $178k

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TL;DR · Java Developer (Electronic Equities) – Vice President

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Join our Equities Electronic Trading team as a VP-level Java Developer responsible for the design and optimization of our core low-latency execution platform. You will lead the technical implementation of critical trading applications using modern Java and microservices architecture, enhancing system stability and efficiency through rigorous code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives in testing frameworks and deployment processes. Key responsibilities include implementing complex trading logic, collaborating with product development teams to deliver new capabilities, and resolving intricate technical challenges. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in high-performance systems, expert knowledge in Core Java, microservices architecture, and financial market protocols like FIX. Familiarity with messaging technologies and infrastructure automation tools is beneficial. This role demands a deep understanding of JVM internals and the ability to drive innovation in our fast-paced trading environment.

Skills

Java Core Java JVM Concurrency Garbage Collection Microservices Architecture CI/CD FIX Protocol Agile Methodologies Solace AMPS Chronicle Ansible

What you'll do

Design and develop high-performance, low-latency microservices for the electronic trading platform.
Implement complex trading logic and performance optimizations to ensure system stability and efficiency.
Lead technical design discussions and conduct rigorous code reviews to maintain architectural integrity.
Drive continuous improvement in testing frameworks and deployment processes for low-latency systems.
Resolve complex technical challenges by analyzing business requirements and industry best practices.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in high-performance, low-latency software development.
Expert knowledge in Core Java, JVM internals, concurrency, and memory management.
Proven experience designing automated trading systems or electronic execution platforms.
Solid understanding of financial market protocols like FIX and order/market datasets handling.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed system development.
Demonstrable use of modern testing frameworks and CI/CD processes in Agile environments.

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