VP Java Low Latency Senior Developer

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Mississauga; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a VP Java Low Latency Senior Developer in Mississauga, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over 14 years of IT experience, particularly in the Financial Services sector, with a strong focus on low latency trading platforms.

This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance and develop trading technologies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have significant expertise in Core Java (preferably JDK17). A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of IT experience with 10 years in Financial Services.
• Strong technical knowledge in Core Java.
• Experience in developing automated trading platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to achieve goals.
• Develop and support the low latency trade execution platform.
• Improve application resiliency and latency.

Skills

Core Java (preferably JDK17)

FIX protocol or binary protocols for market access

Low latency software design

Microservices based architecture

Automated testing techniques

Agile methodologies

Continuous Integration processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## VP Java Low Latency Senior DeveloperApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Mississauga Ontario Canadatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26969360Citi Equities Technology organization is looking for an experienced and senior Java Low Latency Senior Developer to join the NAM Equities Electronic Trading team to help take our platforms to the next level. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for design, development, and delivery of Citi’s next gen low latency exchange connectivity and DMA platforms. This senior engineer will work in a team focused on the NAM region, but operating within a wider global team. They will collaborate closely with the product development team, other development teams, production support, and quality assurance to ensure deliveries of the highest quality for the business. The ability to align closely with the global strategy is very important for this role. **Responsibilities:*** Collaborate with various development teams in an effort to accomplish established goals.* Utilize in-depth knowledge and skills for design, development and support of the low latency trade execution platform.* Partner with the business on product development and improving application resiliency and latency.* Ensure continuous maintenance & improvements of the testing frameworks, development tools and environments use to support the platform delivery.* Ability to envision, design and implement test cases for trading functions.* Drive Agile and Continuous Integration and AI process adoption* Ensure essential procedures and best practice are followed and contribute to defining standards. **Qualifications:*** 14+ years of experience in IT with minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the Financial Service Industry with strong technical knowledge and expertise in core Java (preferably JDK17)* Experience with FIX protocol or binary protocols for market access is desired* Experience in usinglow latency software design and mechanical sympathy techniques to yield low latency, high throughput trading platforms.* Experienced with microservices based architecture.* Previous experience in developing automated trading platforms.* Strong understanding of automated testing techniques.* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes and AI tooling (e.g. GitHub Copilot) is desirable.* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines.* Strong communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present & grasp complex concepts in a multicultural environment. **Education:*** Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family Group:**Technology------------------------------------------------------## **Job Family:**Applications Development------------------------------------------------------## **Time Type:**Full time------------------------------------------------------## **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:**$120,800.00 - $170,800.00------------------------------------------------------## **Most Relevant Skills**Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------## **Other Relevant Skills**For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------## **Automated Processing and AI**We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.------------------------------------------------------*This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.*------------------------------------------------------*Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.**If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review* *Accessibility at Citi.* *View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.*