Java Algo Trading Developer - AVP - London

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented developers to join their innovative Rates Algo Trading technology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle technical challenges while enhancing a platform that autonomously prices RFQs and engages with clients across diverse venues. You'll collaborate with various teams to deliver timely solutions and drive future improvements, all within a supportive and dynamic environment that values your contributions. With a hybrid working model and competitive benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Private Medical & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java development with a focus on multi-threaded applications.
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading applications.
• Coordinate testing and manage application upgrades.

Skills

Java

Multi-threaded applications

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Jira

Git/Bitbucket

Gradle

CI/CD tools

TeamCity

UrbanCode Deploy

Linux/Unix

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

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Client:

06500 Citigroup Global Markets Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We do / The Team

The Rates Algo Trading technology team is responsible for the platform that has enabled Citi’s Rates business to be a key player on the street. We are seeking developers to continue to build and enhance the platform that autonomously prices RFQs and trades with clients across external and internal venues, Bloomberg and Tradeweb.

Role Overview/What will you do:

A successful candidate will solve interesting technical challenges whilst developing solutions that have a measurable and visible revenue impact. This is a rewarding and exciting opportunity to work directly with one of the most forward-thinking businesses and successful Rates Algo Trading platforms.

Key Responsibilities may include (But not limited to):

• Design and develop high-performance, low-latency trading applications
• Partner with multiple technology, business/risk, and external market teams to capture requirements and deliver timely solutions for new trading functionality and market upgrades.
• Coordinate testing of new functionality including business/etrading risk signoff.
• Liaise with global support teams to manage application upgrades and provide third-line support for existing trading platform.
• Develop common, reusable components and services that execute against Citi’s technical strategy and drive future improvements.
• Partner with business/quant teams to evolve architecture roadmap and drive future direction of the trading platform.
• Participate in agile/scrum development lifecycle and drive engineering excellence.

Key Skills and Experience required

• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures, design patterns, and object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in core Java (5+ years of experience) with demonstrable success in developing multi-threaded applications.
• Proven ability to develop clean, testable code.
• Understanding of relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL.
• Experience with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Gradle, and CI/CD tools, TeamCity, and UrbanCode Deploy.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies desirable, such as Artifactory, Docker, and OpenShift.
• Strong passion for technology, especially Java, with a keen interest in driving adoption of new technologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills (business/quant facing required).
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload.
• Excellent collaborative skills; ability to work with others and contribute to global projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexible and able to deliver results within deadlines.

Nice to have skills and experience:

• Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms, and trading protocols is desirable.

This job description provides a high-level overview of the work performed. Other duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working from home per week). You will also receive a competitive base salary (reviewed annually) and additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary annual performance bonus
• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to learning and development resources

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Join us to energize, motivate, and thrive.

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family: Applications Development

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Time Type: Full time