Java Rates Algo Developer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

121200.00 - 181800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Rates Algo Trading technology team is responsible for the platform that autonomously prices RFQs and trades with clients across external and internal venues. The role involves designing and developing high performance, low-latency trading applications to support the Rates business.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analysts
Design and develop high performance, low-latency trading applications
Partner with multiple technology, business/risk and external market teams to capture requirements and deliver timely solutions for new trading functionality and market upgrades
Coordinate testing of new functionality including business/etrading risk signoff
Liaise with global support teams to manage application upgrades and provide third-line support for existing trading platform
Develop common, reusable components and services that execute against Citi’s technical strategy and drive future improvements
Partner with business/quant teams to evolve architecture roadmap and drive future direction of the trading platform
Participate in agile/scrum development lifecycle and drive engineering excellence

Requirements:

5-8 years of relevant experience
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures, design patterns and object-orientated programming
Proficiency in core Java (5+ years of experience) with demonstrable success in developing multi-threaded applications
Proven ability to develop clean, testable code
Understanding of relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL
Experience with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Gradle and CI/CD tools, e.g., TeamCity and UrbanCode Deploy
Experience with Linux/Unix
Knowledge on cloud technologies desirable, e.g., Artifactory, Docker and OpenShift
Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms and trading protocols desirable
Excellent communication skills
Strong passion for technology, especially Java, with a keen interest in driving adoption of new technologies and tools
Self-motivated individual and with ability to manage own workflow
Excellent collaborative skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and able to deliver results in the required timeframe

Nice to have:

Knowledge on cloud technologies, e.g., Artifactory, Docker and OpenShift
Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms and trading protocols

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Planned time off (vacation)
Unplanned time off (sick leave)
Paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 05, 2025

Expiration:
October 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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