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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Smart Order Router (SOR) Developer to join our Equities Electronic Trading team. This is a VP-level position responsible for the design, development, and optimization of our core low-latency execution platform. The overall objective of this role is to drive the technical implementation and innovation of our SOR, a critical component of our electronic trading infrastructure, utilizing modern, high-performance Java and microservices architecture.
Job Responsibility
Take a leading role in the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, low-latency microservices and applications, with a primary focus on the Smart Order Router
Implement and enhance complex routing logic, venue analysis models, and performance optimizations to ensure best execution and system stability
Participate in and lead technical design discussions and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure the highest standards of quality, performance, and architectural integrity
Partner with product development, quantitative researchers, and other technology teams to deliver new trading capabilities and enhance existing systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing frameworks, development tools, and deployment processes for our low-latency and high-throughput environment
Resolve complex technical challenges through in-depth analysis of business requirements, system processes, and industry best practices
Apply expert knowledge of system architecture, data flow, and development standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
Build and maintain robust solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery
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
Requirements
Hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on high-performance, low-latency systems
Expert-level technical knowledge in Core Java, including a deep understanding of JVM internals, concurrency, garbage collection, and memory management in a low-latency context
Proven experience designing and developing automated trading systems, specifically with Smart Order Routers in Equities or other similar financial domains
Solid understanding of financial market protocols (e.g., FIX) and practical experience handling order and market datasets
Experience with microservices architecture and developing distributed systems
Demonstrable experience with modern testing frameworks, Agile methodologies, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex technical and business concepts
Nice to have
Familiarity with messaging and data grid technologies (e.g., Solace, AMPS, Chronicle) and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible) is a plus
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience operating in a similar role
What we offer
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources