Senior Java Developer - Fixed Income Algo Technology, VP

Citigroup

London, England, United Kingdom
Competitive base salary (annually reviewed); discr...
Hybrid
Core java with low-latency focus
High-throughput distributed applications
Solace or kafka messaging technologies
This role involves designing reusable algo trading platform components with a strong focus on high performance and low latency

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing reusable algo trading platform components with a strong focus on high performance and low latency.
  • Candidates will collaborate directly with Traders, Quants, and Product Managers to implement functional enhancements to the algo trading platform.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to extensive learning resources.

Matching Summary

This role involves designing reusable algo trading platform components with a strong focus on high performance and low latency.

Salary

Competitive base salary (annually reviewed); Discretionary annual performance related bonus; Private Medical Care, Pension Plan, 27 days annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Core Java with low-latency focus
  • High-throughput distributed applications
  • Solace or Kafka messaging technologies
  • Chronicle or Aeron experience
  • Market data processing applications
  • Linux system performance tuning

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with traders and quants
  • Back-testing framework development
  • Gradle and Jenkins build tools
  • Distributed caching techniques
  • Strong academic record in CS
  • Hybrid work flexibility

Key Requirements

  • Significant hands-on coding experience in core Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with market data processing and trading applications

Work Rights

Not specified

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