Low Latency Java Microservices Lead

Build low-latency Java microservices for Citi’s electronic trading technology, emphasizing performance, reliability, scalability, and real-time messaging. Support a globally used rates application.
As Lead Core Backend Developer, you will develop and maintain high-volume services within Citi’s modern technology platform. The work includes detailed use-case analysis, volume estimation, implementation discussions, and engineering metrics. You will also support test-driven development, continuous integration, and dependable releases for business and support groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop high-volume, real-time microservices for trading applications
Measure volume and compute velocity requirements for implementation estimates
Maintain reliability, scalability, performance, and strong unit coverage
Evaluate strategic initiatives through proofs of concept
Assist business, development, and support groups after releases
Requirements:
8+ years of hands-on Java development experience
5+ years building scalable, real-time, low-latency microservices

Experience with real-time messaging middleware such as Kafka
Strong algorithms, architecture, design patterns, and problem-solving skills

Experience with multi-threaded applications and UNIX or Linux debugging
Bring Java, microservices, messaging, and performance expertise to Citi’s rates reference data development team.