SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect

Citi

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Location
Jersey City, NJ
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$176,720–$265,080 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
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TL;DR · SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect

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SVP Next Gen Electronic Trading Technology Lead & Architect joins the Equities Electronic-Execution technology team as a Senior Software Engineer. This leadership role involves designing, developing, and maintaining a next-generation low-latency execution platform featuring Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing, Dark Pool and Internalization engines, and high-throughput market data processing. The engineer will collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to translate needs into features like new liquidity sources and DMA capabilities. Key responsibilities include managing testing frameworks, championing Agile and CI/CD processes, and utilizing AI-powered development tools. Required technical expertise includes Low Latency Java, C++, or Rust, alongside knowledge of concurrency, performance optimization, and exchange microstructure. The role solves complex problems in high-performance electronic trading systems within a global financial institution environment.

Skills

Java C++ Rust Low Latency CI/CD Agile SDLC High-Throughput Architecture Concurrency Automated Testing Electronic Trading Market Data Processing Smart Order Routing DMA Performance Optimization

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems.
  • Translate trader and quantitative researcher needs into innovative product features and performance improvements.
  • Build and maintain common solutions for platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
  • Improve and maintain testing frameworks and development tools to ensure platform reliability at scale.
  • Champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes.
  • Utilize AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle to enhance code quality.
  • Lead high-performance development teams in a globally distributed environment.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Low Latency Java, C++ or Rust.
  • Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
  • Prior experience in building high performance Electronic Trading platforms and leading high performance development teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
  • Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture.
  • Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.

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