FX eTrading Java VP Engineer — Hybrid, Low-Latency

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Citi’s FX eTrading Java Developer (VP) role is a hands-on engineering position based in London, with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will implement FX trading systems and collaborate with trading and quant teams to deliver robust, low-latency solutions.

The role emphasizes building new systems, renovating legacy ones, and ensuring quality across deployments, while aligning with Citi’s policy and procedures. Strong communication and technical depth are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of FX is highly preferred.
• Understanding of ultra low-latency development practices.
• Proven track record of building new systems and renovating existing ones.
• Knowledge of systems (software, hardware, networks) to define solutions and troubleshoot issues.
• Exceptional communicator who can engage at all levels across the enterprise.
• Hands-on engineer able to deep dive into codebases and provide detailed analysis.
• Awareness of industry trends and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Hands on technical implementation of FX trading systems.
• Collaborate with FX Trading Technology teams to implement solutions for the business.
• Role does not involve budget responsibility.
• Design and develop system architecture; work with end-users to enhance deliverables.
• Define and implement best practices and ensure transparency across teams.
• Work directly with trading and quant teams.

Skills

FX understanding

Low-latency development

System architecture design

Effective communication

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Industry trend awareness

Job description

Citi’s FX eTrading Java Developer (VP) role is a hands-on engineering position based in London, with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will implement FX trading systems and collaborate with trading and quant teams to deliver robust, low-latency solutions.

The role emphasizes building new systems, renovating legacy ones, and ensuring quality across deployments, while aligning with Citi’s policy and procedures. Strong communication and technical depth are essential.