Senior Java Engineer - Electronic Equities, VP

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Jersey City is looking for a talented professional to join the Equities Technology team. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and collaborating closely with engineers and product partners.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Core Java and a deep understanding of financial market protocols. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. Citi offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development focused on high-performance systems.
• Expert knowledge in Core Java, JVM internals, and memory management.
• Experience designing automated trading systems in financial domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of low-latency microservices.
• Enhance trading logic and ensure system stability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing frameworks and development tools.
• Resolve technical challenges through analysis of business requirements.

Skills

Core Java

Low-latency systems

Microservices architecture

Agile methodologies

Financial market protocols (e.g., FIX)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Solace

Job description

Citi in Jersey City is looking for a talented professional to join the Equities Technology team. This role involves designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and collaborating closely with engineers and product partners.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Core Java and a deep understanding of financial market protocols. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. Citi offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment.