Algorithmic Trading Developer - Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Citi is hiring an Algorithmic Trading Developer at VP level in Jersey City, NJ with hybrid work. You will design, develop, and optimize a high-performance low-latency execution platform using Java and microservices, collaborating with traders, researchers, and product partners.

Lead architecture discussions, improve testing and deployment, and ensure best execution and system resilience in a global equities environment. This is a senior role requiring strong communication and domain knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a focus on high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Expert-level Core Java with JVM internals, concurrency, garbage collection, and memory management in a low-latency context.
• Proven experience designing and developing automated trading systems in Equities or similar financial domains.
• Solid understanding of financial market protocols (e.g., FIX) and practical experience handling order and market datasets.
• Experience with microservices architecture and developing distributed systems.
• Demonstrable experience with modern testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex technical and business concepts.
• Familiarity with messaging and data grid technologies (Solace, AMPS, Chronicle, KDB+), infrastructure automation tools (Ansible), or Rust is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, low-latency microservices and applications.
• Implement and enhance complex trading logic, execution strategies, and performance optimizations to ensure best execution and system stability.
• Lead technical design discussions and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure quality and architectural integrity.
• Partner with product development, quantitative researchers, and other tech teams to deliver new trading capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing frameworks, tools, and deployment processes for low-latency/high-throughput env.
• Resolve complex technical challenges through analysis of requirements, processes, and best practices.
• Apply expert knowledge of system architecture, data flow, and development standards for coding and debugging.
• Build and maintain robust solutions for platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and recovery.
• Assess risk and drive compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies.

Skills

Core Java & JVM internals

Low-latency systems

Microservices architecture

CI/CD processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Solace

AMPS

Chronicle

KDB+

Ansible

Rust

Job description

Algorithmic Trading Developer – Vice President

Job Req Id:

26979414

Location(s):

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 21, 2026

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Job Overview

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross‑product margining. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post‑trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high‑calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Algorithmic Trading Developer to join our Equities Electronic Trading team. This is a VP-level position responsible for the design, development, and optimization of our core low‑latency execution platform. The overall objective of this role is to drive the technical implementation and innovation of our algorithmic trading engines, critical components of our electronic trading infrastructure, utilizing modern, high-performance Java and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, low‑latency microservices and applications, with a primary focus on the firm's algorithmic trading strategies and infrastructure.
• Implement and enhance complex trading logic, execution strategies, and performance optimizations to ensure best execution and system stability.
• Participate in and lead technical design discussions and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure the highest standards of quality, performance, and architectural integrity.
• Partner with product development, quantitative researchers, and other technology teams to deliver new trading capabilities and enhance existing systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing frameworks, development tools, and deployment processes for our low‑latency and high‑throughput environment.
• Resolve complex technical challenges through in-depth analysis of business requirements, system processes, and industry best practices.
• Apply expert knowledge of system architecture, data flow, and development standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Build and maintain robust solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in software development with a strong focus on high‑performance, low‑latency systems.
• Expert‑level technical knowledge inCore Java, including a deep understanding of JVM internals, concurrency, garbage collection, and memory management in a low‑latency context.
• Proven experience designing and developing automated trading systems in Equities or other similar financial domains, such as smart order routing, benchmark algorithms, or other automated execution strategies.
• Solid understanding of financial market protocols (e.g., FIX) and practical experience handling order and market datasets.
• Experience withmicroservices architectureand developing distributed systems.
• Demonstrable experience with modern testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex technical and business concepts.
• Familiarity with messaging and data grid technologies (e.g., Solace, AMPS, Chronicle, KDB+), infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible), or experience with other high-performance languages likeRustis a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 28, 2026

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