Senior Pricing Services Developer (C#) FX Options Pricing – London (VP)

Citi; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is seeking a skilled server side application developer for a key role in modernizing their electronic FX Options Trading Business. The ideal candidate should have advanced C# development skills in an event-driven architecture and experience in multithreading, communication protocols, and CI/CD processes. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including 27 annual leave days and private medical care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Private Medical Care

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience of C# development in event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in multithreading and performance tuning.
• Solid understanding of inter-application communication.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of the FX Options Trading Platform.
• Collaborate with a global team for robust technical solutions.
• Drive design and development of system architecture.

Skills

C# development

Multithreading

Concurrency

Performance tuning

REST and WebSocket communication

CI/CD processes

Linux environments

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated server side application developer to play a key role on a greenfield multiyear transformation program aimed at modernizing and scaling the electronic FX Options Trading Business.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Trading Platform specializing in:
  • RFQ (Request for Quote) client or sales to trader workflow
  • Streaming prices
  • Trade booking and lifecycle management
  • Volatility Surface and other market data management
  • Structured Product Pricing workbench

• Collaborate with a global team of server side and front end developers, quants and traders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with users of the system to enhance the quality and functionality of deliverables
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development, deployment and testing processes
• Share your knowledge and mentor other developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience of C# development in an event-driven architecture. Equivalent experience using Java would also be considered
• Proficient in multithreading, concurrency and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of inter-application communication using REST, WebSocket or middleware like Solace/Kafka/Tibco
• Proficiency in CI/CD, application resiliency, testing, profiling, and telemetry
• Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriate
• Experience working in Linux environments

Nice to have

• Java or Python experience
• Kubernetes and working with containers
• Experience working in finance is a plus, but not required

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

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

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

Visit Citi’s Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to 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

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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