Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity, Vice President

Citi

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Jersey City, NJNew York, NY
Salary
$142,320–$213,480 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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This role $178k
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TL;DR · Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity, Vice President

Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity, Vice President joins the Equities Electronic-Execution team to develop and maintain next-generation low-latency connectivity platforms. This role involves building critical components including Exchange and Client Connectivity, Order Management, Algo access, and Direct Market Access. The developer will partner with stakeholders to identify system enhancements, resolve complex business process issues, and champion best practices in automated testing, quality engineering, and performance optimization. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior developers and utilizing AI-powered development tools throughout the software development life cycle. The candidate must possess 6-10 years of experience in financial technology, specifically with Java for low-latency systems, high-throughput architecture, and network protocols. This position addresses the technical challenge of re-engineering the firm's technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency across global market connectivity and post-trade processes.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain low-latency connectivity platforms including Order Management, Algo access, and Direct Market Access.
  • Optimize system performance through high-throughput architecture, concurrency management, and network protocol optimization.
  • Resolve complex technical issues by evaluating business processes, system workflows, and industry standards.
  • Champion software development best practices, including automated testing, quality engineering, and performance tuning.
  • Design and maintain robust solutions for platform monitoring, reconciliation, and application recovery to ensure production stability.
  • Integrate AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle to improve code quality and productivity.
  • Mentor junior developers within a geographically distributed team to foster a culture of technical excellence.
  • Ensure all system designs and business decisions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and firm risk policies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in application development in financial technology.
  • Experience in low-latency development specifically using Java.
  • Experience in low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, high-throughput architecture, and network protocols.
  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
  • Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

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