VP Java Developer — Low-Latency Equities Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off packages

Wellness programs

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Java Developer for the Equities Electronic Trading team in Jersey City. This VP-level position focuses on designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency systems for electronic trading applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience, especially in Core Java, and expertise in automated trading systems. Competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, are provided.

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 JVM internals and concurrency.
• Proven experience in designing and developing electronic execution platforms in financial domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of low-latency microservices for the trading platform.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high standards of architectural integrity.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance trading capabilities and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Core Java

Low-latency systems

Automated trading systems

Microservices architecture

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Testing frameworks

CI/CD processes

Job description

A global financial services leader is seeking a Java Developer for the Equities Electronic Trading team in Jersey City. This VP-level position focuses on designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency systems for electronic trading applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software development experience, especially in Core Java, and expertise in automated trading systems. Competitive salary and benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, are provided.