Senior Low Latency Java Lead - Vice President

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

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a seasoned Java developer to design and build high-performance, low-latency client connectivity solutions. You will join a global development team to deliver end-to-end connectivity streams and ensure robust operations across multiple regions.

The role emphasizes microservices, FIX/Binary protocols, and Open HFT exposure, with strong collaboration across infrastructure, QA, and production teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in low-latency Java stack development.
• Experience building ultra-low latency platforms is a big plus.
• Exposure to FIX/Binary protocols and Open HFT is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the Client Connectivity platform for global use.
• Develop low-latency Java solutions and HFT framework components.
• Ensure business requirements are understood across delivery teams.
• Build relationships with internal and external teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Communicate with business, QA, infrastructure and production support teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development and support.

Skills

Core JAVA

FIX Protocol

Binary protocols

Unix/Linux

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 stack and 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.

Work as part of a global development team, to ensure that global tools and technologies are leveraged.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience in Low latency Java Stack Knowledge and experience in building ultra-low latency platforms will be a big plus.

Working experience of Microservices 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 BitBucket Skills:

Skills

Core JAVA FIX Protocol Binary protocols Unix/Linux

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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