Senior e-Trading Engineer - VP - New Jersey (Hybrid)

The Senior e-Trading Engineer, VP is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our Cash Equities Technology team. This role is ideal for developers passionate about building low latency, high throughput systems that drive electronic Equities trading. The successful candidate will combine deep Java expertise with a strong understanding of the equities business, the FIX protocol and OMS while demonstrating a collaborative and delivery-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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