Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Equities Electronic‑Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Citi's next‑generation low‑latency execution platform. This platform encompasses critical components including Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), Dark Pool & Internalization engines, Low latency Client & Exchange Connectivity, and high‑throughput market data processing. The senior engineer will collaborate with a cross‑functional team of developers and work closely with product development, quantitative research, technology infrastructure, production support and QA teams. Close alignment with the global strategy and cross‑regional delivery is a key aspect of this role.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance, low‑latency electronic execution systems.
* Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand their needs and translate them into innovative product features and enhancements, including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities.
* Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale.
* Leverage Citi's suite of AI‑powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation.
* Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift‑left testing and accelerated release cycles.
* Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions.
Qualifications
* Proven, strong technical knowledge and expertise in low‑latency Java, C++ or Rust.
* Prior experience in developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment.
* Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices.
* Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
* Familiarity with low‑latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high‑throughput architecture.
* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, globally distributed environment.
* Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross‑regional environment.
* Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes.
* Prior experience in managing small teams is a plus.
* Bachelor's degree or University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* A discretionary 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
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