Senior Low Latency Java Developer, Equities Connectivity

Citi

. Develop and provide operational excellence for next-generation low-latency connectivity platforms .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,320 - $213,480 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in low-latency system design and development, particularly in Java, while driving operational excellence and compliance in financial technology. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and enhance platform reliability through innovative solutions and best practices.

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Low-Latency DevelopmentJava ProgrammingPerformance OptimizationProject ManagementLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Low-Latency System DesignConcurrencyHigh-Throughput ArchitectureNetwork ProtocolsAutomated TestingQuality EngineeringPlatform MonitoringApplication RecoveryRisk AssessmentCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Development ToolsSDLC

Industry Keywords

Financial TechnologyOperational ExcellenceDirect Market AccessAlgo AccessOrder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and provide operational excellence for next-generation low-latency connectivity platforms
Work on low-latency Exchange & Client Connectivity, Order Management, Algo access, and Direct Market Access (DMA)
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to integrate functions and define system enhancements
Resolve high-impact problems and projects through evaluation of complex business and system processes and industry standards
Champion software development best practices, automated testing, quality engineering, and performance optimization
Enhance testing frameworks and development environments for platform reliability at scale
Analyze architecture and infrastructure integration to define issues and develop innovative solutions
Mentor junior developers within a geographically distributed engineering team
Leverage Citi’s AI-powered development tools throughout the SDLC
Design, create, and maintain solutions for platform monitoring, reconciliation, application recovery, and support functions
Assess and manage risk, drive compliance, and escalate and report control issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development in financial technology with experience in low latency development in Java
Experience of low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, high-throughput architecture, and network protocols
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Mentorship
Continuous learning
Potential hybrid work opportunities