VP, Low-Latency Java Engineer — Equities Connectivity

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

Job summary

Citi Jersey City is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer for Equities Connectivity to help build next-generation low-latency trading and DMA platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams across execution, prime, and post-trade, focusing on performance, reliability and scalable designs while mentoring junior engineers in a global, hybrid environment.

This role offers mentorship, continuous learning and the opportunity to influence markets at scale.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in apps development with focus on low-latency Java.
• Experience in low-latency system design, performance optimization and high-throughput architectures.
• Strong communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with various business and technology stakeholders to ensure integration of functions and deploy new products and processes.
• Resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of complex processes and industry standards.
• Mentor junior developers within a distributed team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Citi's AI-powered tools across the SDLC to maximize productivity and code quality.

Skills

Java

Low-latency systems

Performance optimization

Concurrency

High-throughput design

Network protocols

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Citi Jersey City is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer for Equities Connectivity to help build next-generation low-latency trading and DMA platforms.

You will work with cross-functional teams across execution, prime, and post-trade, focusing on performance, reliability and scalable designs while mentoring junior engineers in a global, hybrid environment.

This role offers mentorship, continuous learning and the opportunity to influence markets at scale.