Application Developer Low Latency Full Stack Lead

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Developer focused on low-latency client connectivity platforms. The role involves designing and delivering high-performance Java/React solutions within an HFT context, coordinating with global teams to ensure end-to-end delivery.

The candidate should have 10+ years in low-latency development, familiarity with FIX/Binary protocols, and exposure to microservices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in low latency full stack development.
• Experience building ultra-low latency platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microservices / Micro frontends architecture is a plus.
• Exposure to electronic trading and financial markets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of client connectivity platforms for global use.
• Develop low latency solutions using Java/React and HFT frameworks.
• Translate business requirements into technical delivery across teams.
• Adhere to coding, testing, debugging, and deployment standards.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of connectivity streams with global teams.
• Interface with business, QA, infrastructure, and production support.
• Troubleshoot issues across development and production environments.
• Foster strong collaboration across QA, Support, and other tech teams.
• Provide ongoing support and plan for future enhancements.
• Oversee global development teams to leverage tools and technologies.

Skills

Core JAVA

ReactJS

Typescript

FIX Protocol

Unix/Linux

Open HFT

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development of Client Connectivity platform to establish best in Class Client connectivity solutions across the globe.
• Development of low latency solutions on Java/React and leveraging HFT Framework.
• Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all levels of delivery.
• Utilize develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Building relationship with internal and external teams, the successful applicant will be responsible for end to end delivery of prioritized connectivity streams of work.
• Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure and production support teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support and technical business users.
• Establish strong working relationships across different technology areas (QA, Support, etc.).
• Provide ongoing support after implementation, whilst working on new enhancements and additional phases.
• Lead global development team, to ensure that global tools and technologies are leveraged.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Low latency Full Stack Experience
• Knowledge and experience in building ultra-low latency platforms will be a big plus.
• Working experience of Microservices / Micro frontends architecture is a big plus.
• Good exposure to Client connectivity application development
• Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets
• Experience on FIX/Binary protocols
• Exposure to Open HFT & Chronicle is a big Plus.
• Experience of working in a trading environment
• Good Analytical skills
• Familiar with DevOps tools, CI/CD, and Git Hub Enterprise

Skills:

• Core JAVA
• ReactJS, Typescript
• FIX Protocol
• Binary protocols
• Unix/Linux

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

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