Citi
Java Algo Developer, Fixed Income Trading, Vice President
Citi, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Title
Java Algo Developer, Fixed Income Trading, Vice President
Company Citi
Location New York, NY, United States
Salary Range $142,320.00 - $213,480.00
Job Purpose Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the Spread Product algo trading business. We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of algo trading platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms. It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.
Key Responsibilities / Role
Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies
Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components
Work with other etrading teams to support live trading
Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code
Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives
Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions
Job Opportunities
Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality
Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development
Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications
Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi
Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery
Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects
Knowledge/Experience
Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis
At least 2 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications
Experience with messaging technologies like Solace, Kafka etc.
Experience with Chronicle and/or Aeron
Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies
Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages
Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack
Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms
Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages
Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory
Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users
Self‑motivated individual with determination to achieve goals
Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
Ability to work on a fast‑pace environment
Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
Job Family Group Technology
Job Family Applications Development
Time Type Full time
Primary Location New York, NY, United States
Benefits In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Anticipated Posting Close Date Feb 16, 2026
EEO Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Company Citi
Location New York, NY, United States
Salary Range $142,320.00 - $213,480.00
Job Purpose Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America supports Citi’s Internal Market Making, Algorithmic Trading, and internal matching for the Spread Product algo trading business. We’re seeking to hire an experienced software engineer to advance the suite of algo trading platform creating a best in class, next generation product for our clients’ franchise. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most sophisticated algo platforms. It will involve working directly with trading and quants to solve both business and technology problems with a direct measurable impact on the business.
Key Responsibilities / Role
Develop reusable algo trading engines with focus on low latency execution strategies
Ensure strong reliability, scalability and performance of the core algo components
Work with other etrading teams to support live trading
Learn and maintain large code base, improve design and quality of the algo trading strategies code
Partner with business to drive technology stack beyond near term objectives
Adhere to engineering standards and strive for best in class solutions
Job Opportunities
Work on high profile algo trading projects that deliver next-generation performance and functionality
Apply best software architecture and design practices for algo trading strategies development
Use scientific approach to improve performance of trading applications
Play partnership role defining the direction of Rates algorithmic trading at Citi
Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery
Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects
Knowledge/Experience
Strong software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns, object-oriented programming, algorithms complexity analysis
At least 2 years of extensive hands on coding experience in Core Java within low latency, high throughput distributed applications
Experience with messaging technologies like Solace, Kafka etc.
Experience with Chronicle and/or Aeron
Experience implementing and supporting market data processing applications and algorithmic trading strategies
Experience building backtesting frameworks and historical data storages
Basic Linux system performance tuning and monitoring, ability to troubleshoot performance issues within Java/Linux stack
Working knowledge of no GC Java techniques and lock free thread safe algorithms
Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages
Build tools, gradle, git, teamcity, jenkins, artifactory
Strong academic record, ideally with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, engineering or related technical or quantitative discipline
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with business users
Self‑motivated individual with determination to achieve goals
Willingness to learn, both technically and professionally
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
Ability to work on a fast‑pace environment
Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
Job Family Group Technology
Job Family Applications Development
Time Type Full time
Primary Location New York, NY, United States
Benefits In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Anticipated Posting Close Date Feb 16, 2026
EEO Statement Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity, review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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