Citigroup, Inc

Fixed Income Algo Java Developer (Hybrid)

Citigroup, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar
  • 5+ years of experience in high performance, low-latency, multi-threaded applications development
  • Extensive hands-on experience in Java and clean, testable code development
  • Solid understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, and OOP
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
  • Familiarity with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Gradle, and CI/CD tools

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high performance, low-latency trading controls
  • Collaborate with technology and market teams to deliver timely trading solutions
  • Coordinate testing and business/risk signoff for new functionalities
  • Manage application upgrades and provide third-line support
  • Develop reusable components and services aligned with Citi's technical strategy
  • Partner with business/quant teams to enhance architecture roadmap
  • Engage in agile/scrum processes to uphold engineering excellence

Benefits

  • Part of a leading E-Trading platform with measurable revenue impact
  • Opportunities to solve complex technical challenges
  • Collaboration with global teams and direct business interactions
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
  • Supportive environment for professional growth in tech innovation
Full Job Description
Overview of the Role

Job Purpose:

The Rates E-Trading technology team in North America is responsible for the platform that has enabled Citi's US Rates business to be the number one on the street. We are seeking developers to continue to build and enhance the platform that autonomously prices RFQs and trades with clients across external and internal venues, e.g. Bloomberg and Tradeweb.

A successful candidate will solve interesting technical challenges whilst developing solutions that have a measurable and visible revenue impact. This is a rewarding and exciting opportunity to work directly with one of the most forward thinking businesses and successful Rates E-Trading platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high performance, low-latency trading controls


  • Partner with multiple technology, business/risk and external market teams to capture requirements and deliver timely solutions for new trading functionality and market upgrades.


  • Coordinate testing of new functionality including business/etrading risk signoff.


  • Liaise with global support teams to manage application upgrades and provide third-line support for existing trading platform.


  • Develop common, reusable components and services that execute against Citi's technical strategy and drive future improvements.


  • Partner with business/quant teams to evolve architecture roadmap and drive future direction of the trading platform.


  • Participate in agile/scrum development lifecycle and drive engineering excellence.


Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree with a relevant major (Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar)


  • Experience in design and development of high performance, low-latency, multi-threaded applications.


  • Extensive hands-on development experience in Java.


  • Demonstrated ability to learn new business concepts and technologies.


Technical:

  • Solid understanding of software development fundamentals including data structures, design patterns and object-orientated programming.


  • Proficiency in core Java (5+ years of experience) with demonstrable success in developing multi-threaded applications.


  • Proven ability to develop clean, testable code.


  • Understanding of relational database concepts and knowledge in SQL.


  • Experience with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Gradle and CI/CD tools, e.g. TeamCity and UrbanCode Deploy.


  • Experience with Linux/Unix.


  • Knowledge on cloud technologies desirable, e.g. Artifactory, Docker and OpenShift.


  • Knowledge of fixed income products, customer and broker market platforms and trading protocols desirable.


Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills (there is a requirement to be business/quant facing).


  • Strong passion for technology, especially Java, with a keen interest in driving adoption of new technologies and tools.


  • Self-motivated individual and with ability to manage own workslate.


  • Excellent collaborative skills; ability to work with others and contribute to global projects.


  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


  • Ability to work in a fast-pace environment; flexible and able to deliver results in the required timeframe


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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