Java Developer (Electronic Equities) - Vice President

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Java Developer (Electronic Equities) at the VP level to join their Equities Electronic Trading team in Jersey City, NJ. This role focuses on the design and optimization of high-performance, low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong Java skills and experience in developing electronic execution platforms.

Responsibilities include leading the development of trading applications, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with product teams. Citi offers a competitive salary, ranging from $142,320 to $213,480, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Expert-level technical knowledge in core Java, including a deep understanding of JVM internals.
• Proven experience designing and developing automated trading systems or electronic execution platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and optimization of high-performance, low-latency microservices.
• Implement trading logic and performance optimizations to ensure system efficiency.
• Participate in design discussions and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Core Java

Low-latency systems

Microservices architecture

Automated trading systems

Financial market protocols (e.g., FIX)

Agile methodologies

Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Messaging technologies (e.g., Solace, AMPS)

Infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible)

Job description

Java Developer (Electronic Equities) – Vice President

Job Req Id: 26950341

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Job Type: On‑Site/Resident

Posted: Apr. 02, 2026

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 Java 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 critical electronic trading applications and components, utilizing modern, high‑performance Java and a microservices‑based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of high‑performance, low‑latency microservices and applications that form the core of our electronic trading platform.
• Implement and enhance complex trading logic, performance optimizations, and system enhancements to ensure the stability, scalability, and efficiency of our execution systems.
• 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 in core 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 or electronic execution platforms in Equities or other 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 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) and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00. In addition to salary, Citi offers competitive employee benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life, accident, and disability insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off packages. Offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For assistance with accessibility, contact the accessibility team. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights poster.