Algo Trading Software Engineer (AVP)

Citigroup

London, England, United Kingdom
Competitive base salary annually reviewed; discret...
Hybrid
Low latency java c++ or rust
Algorithmic trading platform experience
Smart order routing sor knowledge
The role involves designing and delivering Citi's next-gen Algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing platform while ensuring adherence to strict performance and latency targets

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and delivering Citi's next-gen Algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing platform while ensuring adherence to strict performance and latency targets.
  • Candidates will collaborate closely with trading desks, product development, and quantitative researchers to optimize trading strategies and translate needs into product features.
  • Citi offers a hybrid working model allowing up to 2 days at home per week along with competitive benefits including 27 days annual leave and discretionary performance bonuses.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and delivering Citi's next-gen Algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing platform while ensuring adherence to strict performance and latency targets.

Salary

Competitive base salary annually reviewed; Discretionary annual performance related bonus; Benefits include 27 days annual leave, private medical care, pension plan, and paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Low Latency Java C++ or Rust
  • Algorithmic Trading platform experience
  • Smart Order Routing SOR knowledge
  • Market microstructure understanding
  • High-throughput architecture design
  • Agile CI/CD implementation

Nice-to-have

  • AI-powered development tools usage
  • Cross-regional collaboration skills
  • Quantitative research alignment
  • Automated testing framework expertise
  • Shift-left testing practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Prior experience in global financial institutions
  • Expertise in concurrency and performance optimization

Work Rights

Not specified

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