Senior Java Algo Developer, Equities, Senior Vice President

Citi

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Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Salary: $176,720–$265,080 / yr
Posted: 64 days ago
Closes: Jun 8, 2026 (soon)

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $221k

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TL;DR · Senior Java Algo Developer, Equities, Senior Vice President

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Citi is seeking a Senior Algo Trader Developer to join its Equities Electronic Trading Technology team, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing high-performance trading systems. This senior position involves leading technical discussions, conducting code reviews, and developing low-latency applications using KDB+/Q and Java. You will work on critical business-critical systems that process market data and generate analytics, collaborating closely with product development teams to enhance existing platforms and introduce new capabilities. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement in testing frameworks and deployment processes while resolving complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in software development, particularly in high-performance trading environments, along with expertise in KDB+/Q and Java, knowledge of financial market protocols like FIX, and a strong background in automated trading platforms.

Skills

KDB+/Q Java CI/CD FIX Agile Python PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

Lead technical design discussions and conduct rigorous code reviews for trading systems.
Design and optimize high-performance, low-latency applications using KDB+/Q and Java.
Implement and maintain business-critical high-frequency systems processing market data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing frameworks and deployment processes.
Resolve complex technical challenges adhering to industry best practices and architectural blueprints.

What we're looking for

Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development with focus on high-performance, low-latency systems.
Proven expertise in KDB+/Q and Java for building critical trading platforms.
Experience designing and developing automated trading platforms in Equities or similar financial domains.
Solid understanding of financial market protocols like FIX and handling large datasets efficiently.
Demonstrable experience with testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
Excellent communication skills to present complex technical and business concepts effectively.