FX Client Platforms Engineer - Java (Vice President)

Citi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to implement FX trading systems. The successful candidate will work with various teams to enhance system architecture and ensure high-quality deliverables. Required qualifications include a strong understanding of FX, low-latency development practices, and exceptional communication skills. This role requires hands-on engineering capabilities and a commitment to best practices across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of FX highly preferred.
• Exceptional communicator with confidence at all levels.
• Highly credible hands-on engineer.

Responsibilities

• Technical implementation of FX trading systems.
• Drive design and development of system architecture.
• Work with sales, trading, and product teams.

Skills

Understanding of FX

Low-latency development practices

Building new systems

Troubleshoot issues

Exceptional communication

Hands-on engineering

Knowledge of industry trends

Job description

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

Role Overview / What will you do

• Hands on technical implementation of FX trading systems
• The successful candidate will work with teams across FX Technology to 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
• Knowledge of systems (software, hardware, networks) required to define solutions and troubleshoot 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 appropriate

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