Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity, Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. seeks a Senior Low Latency Developer for Equities Connectivity in Jersey City, NJ, to build and maintain the next-gen low-latency connectivity platforms, including DMA and exchange/client connectivity.

You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions and mentor junior engineers. The role emphasizes architectural excellence, collaboration with product and quantitative teams, and contribution to a globally distributed engineering effort with

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of Apps Development experience in financial technology with Java and low-latency expertise.
• Experience in low-latency system design, performance optimization, concurrency, high-throughput architectures, and network protocols.
• Proven track record managing and delivering successful projects.
• Ability to adapt priorities quickly as circumstances change.
• Demonstrated leadership and project-management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to integrate functions and deploy new products.
• Resolve complex business and system process problems through analysis.
• Champion best practices in software development, automated testing, quality engineering and performance optimization.
• Develop knowledge of how architecture and infrastructure align to meet goals and craft innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior developers in a distributed team culture.
• Leverage Citi AI tools across the SDLC to boost productivity and code quality.
• Contribute to platform monitoring, recovery, and production stability.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and ethical standards.

Skills

Low-latency Java

Low-latency design

Project management

Prioritization

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Low Latency Developer – Equities Connectivity

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech teamdoesn’tjust support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countriesoperatingat a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuouslearningand flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Equities Technology

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold,multi‑yeartransformation to build abest‑in‑classglobal platform across execution, prime,clearingandcross‑productmargining. We arere‑engineeringour technology estate to achieveworld‑leadingperformance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernizedpost‑trade,clearingand 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’llcollaborate closely withhigh‑caliberengineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

Role Overview

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking an experienced, hands‑on engineer to join the Equities Electronic-Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the development and operational excellence of Citi's next‑generation low‑latency connectivity platforms. This encompasses critical components including low‑latency Exchange & Client Connectivity, Order Management, Algo access as well as Direct Market Access (DMA).

The successful candidate will join a cross‑functional team of engineers who partner with product development, quantitative research, technology infrastructure, and production support for the NAM region and beyond. This role requires an engineer who can align closely with the global strategy, drive execution regionally as well as within a global team and platform while helping to inspire a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with various business and technology stakeholders to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Champion and enforce best practices in software development, including automated testing, quality engineering, and performance optimization. Continuously enhance testing frameworks and development environments to ensure platform reliability at scale.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals. Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Help provide mentorship for junior developers within a geographically distributed team of high‑performing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Citi's suite of AI‑powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to maximize productivity, code quality, and innovation.
• Contribute to the design, creation and maintenance of robust, common solutions for platform monitoring, reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions to guarantee production stability.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development in financial technology with experience in low latency development in Java
• Experience of low‑latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, high‑throughput architecture, and network protocols.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

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.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Dec 31, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision‑making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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