FX Client Platforms Engineer - Java (Vice President)

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

Job summary

Citi FX Tech is seeking a hands-on FX Client Platforms Engineer - Java (Vice President) to help design and implement high-performance trading systems in a hybrid setting based in Singapore. The role emphasizes low-latency engineering, collaboration with trading and product teams, and delivering robust, scalable platform solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with FX systems, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of building reliable, high‑throughput software.

Qualifications

• Hands-on implementation of FX trading systems.
• Design and development of system architecture to support FX platforms.
• Collaborate with sales, trading and product teams to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Implement FX trading system components with a focus on latency and stability.
• Contribute to defining and improving architectural patterns and practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet business needs.
• Document procedures and maintain knowledge bases for filings and audits.

Skills

Low-latency development

FX domain knowledge

Software architecture

Effective communication

Problem solving

Job description

## FX Client Platforms Engineer - Java (Vice President)Applyremote type: Hybridlocations: Singapore Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26948653**About Citi**As the world’s most global bank, Citi gives you the tools to be a trailblazer. We’re not just building technology; we’re building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, we are an international team encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, and cultures, and we invite you to come and join us!Citi’s technology team supports business operations in 100+ countries, across multiple lines of business spanning both Institutional and retail businesses.The group works to optimize the IT environment by standardizing production platforms, reducing complexity, and introducing innovative solutions that provide new business capabilities, reduce total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi.We want to regularly engage with talented individuals who are passionate about producing clean, testable code as part of a high performing team. We have found this to be way more important than experience in the financial sector.We welcome applications from any industry and should you wish to apply your application will be reviewed for a multitude of Developer positions at varying levels.**About FX Tech**Citi FX has a physical presence in 83 countries with 1,400 dedicated staff giving us the largest FX presence of any bank globally. Foreign Exchange has been one of the defining businesses of Citi for much of its 200 year existence.Citi has the largest FX presence of any bank globally and we proudly put this down to delivering unrivalled service and insight to our clients. Increasing investment in technology has seen us roll out award winning applications. Technology is a central pillar for our plans to sustain and grow our FX business.Above all, we seek individuals who seek exceptional attitude and aptitude in the people they work with and have a demonstrated passion for delivering FX technology in support of our #1 FX business.**Role Overview/What will you do:*** Hands on technical implementation of FX trading systems* The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology implement solutions that benefit the business* The role **does not** involve budget responsibility* Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner* Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams* Work directly with sales, trading and product teams.**Key Skills and Experience required*** Proven understanding of FX highly preferred* Understanding of low-latency development practices* Proven track record of building new systems, replacing legacy systems and renovating existing systems* The candidate will have systems (software, hardware, networks) knowledge required to define solutions and trouble shoot issues* Exceptional communicator who loves working with people, confident communicating at all levels from an individual team to the entire enterprise* Highly credible hands on engineer, confident to deep dive into a product and codebase and offer detailed, constructive analysis and feedback* Awareness of industry trends and leveraging new technologies as appropriateThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.