Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity, Vice President

Senior Low Latency Developer – Equities Connectivity

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech teamdoesn’tjust support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countriesoperatingat a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuouslearningand flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities.

Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold,multi‑year transformation to build abest‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime,clearingandcross‑productmargining. We arere‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernized post‑trade,clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team,you’ll collaborate closely withhigh‑caliber engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

Citi's Equities Technology organization is seeking an experienced, hands‑on engineer to join the Equities Electronic-Execution (Electronic Trading) technology team. The person in this role will be responsible for the development and operational excellence of Citi's next‑generation low‑latency connectivity platforms. This encompasses critical components including low‑latency Exchange & Client Connectivity, Order Management, Algo access as well as Direct Market Access (DMA).

The successful candidate will join a cross‑functional team of engineers who partner with product development, quantitative research, technology infrastructure, and production support for the NAM region and beyond. This role requires an engineer who can align closely with the global strategy, drive execution regionally as well as within a global team and platform while helping to inspire a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

• Partner with various business and technology stakeholders 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
• Champion and enforce best practices in software development, including automated testing, quality engineering, and performance optimization. Continuously enhance testing frameworks and development environments to ensure platform reliability at scale.
• 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
• Help provide mentorship for junior developers within a geographically distributed team of high‑performing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage Citi's suite of AI‑powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to maximize productivity, code quality, and innovation.
• Contribute to the design, creation and…