SVP Lead Engineer - Fixed Income, Low Latency Engineer

Job Overview

Citi is a leading global bank serving 200 million customer accounts across 160+ countries. Fixed Income Technology group develops trading and risk management systems for the Fixed Income business.

The Fixed Income Technology group is a global team responsible for the design, development, and support of the trading and risk management systems used by the Fixed Income business. Our platforms handle millions of trades and calculate risk for a multibillion-dollar portfolio. We work closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and stakeholders to deliver cutting‑edge solutions.

We are seeking a senior technical leader to design and implement next‑generation cross‑asset order management, matching engines, and market data distribution systems for low‑latency electronic trading. The role involves hands‑on development in Java, C++ or Rust, as well as leading architecture, mentoring, and strategic direction.

• Lead the architectural design and development of high‑performance, low‑latency order management and execution systems, matching engines, and market data distribution systems.
• Engage in active, hands‑on coding in Java, C++, or Rust, setting standards for quality, performance, and reliability.
• Define and drive the long‑term technology vision for the order management platform, ensuring scalability, resilience, and business alignment.
• Design, implement, and optimize trading workflows for ultra‑low latency.
• Develop and maintain FIX protocol connectivity with internal and external trading venues.
• Collaborate closely with front‑office traders, quantitative analysts, and product managers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Act as a senior escalation point for resolving complex production issues, ensuring platform stability and integrity.

• Extensive professional software development experience, with a significant portion in a front‑office role focused on low‑latency electronic trading or order management systems.
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income products, electronic trading concepts, market data, and the trade lifecycle.
• Expert‑level proficiency in C++ or Rust, emphasizing performance‑critical, low‑latency programming.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining cross‑asset order management systems.
• Demonstrable expertise in building and optimizing low‑latency matching engines.
• Solid hands‑on experience integrating with vendor market data feed handlers (e.g., Redline, Exegy).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience designing and implementing robust market data distribution systems for ultra‑low‑latency environments.
• Deep, practical knowledge of the FIX protocol, including session management, order flow, and execution reporting.
• Strong knowledge of high‑performance messaging middleware (e.g., Kafka, Solace) and low‑latency data handling techniques.
• Proven experience designing and building complex, distributed, and fault‑tolerant systems.
• Experience with modern development tools, including Git, Jenkins, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Open Shift).
• Demonstrable experience leading software projects, mentoring engineers, and making key architectural decisions.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex challenges under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

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