Senior E-Trading Engineer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, Jersey City

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

142320.00 - 213480.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Senior e-Trading Engineer is a senior level position focused on developing low latency, high throughput Java applications for electronic Equities trading while collaborating with management teams and ensuring operational stability.

Job Responsibility:

Partner with multiple management teams 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
Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
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
Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
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
Design, develop, and optimize low latency and high throughput Java applications for Equities trading
Implement scalable, ultra-low latency solutions for real-time order handling
Develop and maintain integration with the FIX protocol to support electronic trading workflows
Partner closely with traders and business analysts to deliver mission-critical solutions
Create and maintain robust test coverage, including complex unit and integration tests using Cucumber
Contribute to system architecture, performance tuning, and scalability improvements
Work with DevOps and support teams to ensure operational stability and high system availability
Leverage AI-powered development tools like GitHub CoPilot to boost productivity and innovation

Requirements:

6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
Proven experience in low latency, high throughput system design and optimization
Strong knowledge of Equities trading systems and the FIX protocol
Proficient with Linux development, including Shell scripting and Python
Hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDEA and Visual Studio Code
Strong grasp of Gradle, Maven, and automated build processes
Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Artifactory, GitHub, and uDeploy
Experience with Single/multithreaded programming, garbage collection tuning, and memory management
Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka or Solace
Understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and globally distributed environments
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude

What we offer:

Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Expiration:
August 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Senior E-Trading Engineer

Citi

Location:United States, Jersey City

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract