Senior Low Latency Java Engineer (SVP)
Citi Careers
London, United Kingdom
On-Site/Resident
Posted Aug 21, 2025
On-Site/Resident
Compensation
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About the role
This is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology Team.
Responsibilities
- 90% hands in the Java codebase. We build microservices based event sourcing systems on a low latency in-house framework.
- Response times in the 10 microsecond to 100 microsecond range.
- Lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes
- Analyse complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high level problems
- Provide world class expertise in area of Java low latency development.
- Utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals
- Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design
- Influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties
- Happy to work with and educate and support/mentor Junior developers and less experienced senior Java developers.
Requirements
- Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
- In-depth experience with Algorithmic Trading application development, preferably in low latency environment
- Detailed comprehension and experience with Market Data handling and associated technologies (such as time-series databases e.g. KDB)
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
- Passion for coding excellent, commercial grade, mission critical Java frameworks based on event sourcing microservices.
- Complete knowledge of modern Java, the JVM, the Linux Operating system, system calls and Kernel.
- Knowledge of TCP and other IP based network protocol technologies including hardware accelerated kernel bypass e.g. Solarflare OpenOnload
- Performance assessment and targeted tuning.
- Design and architectural elegance.
- Experience in implementing projects
- Great communicator with high EQ.
- Ability to occasionally produce clear diagrammatic documentation and model key aspects in UML sequence diagrams.
- Relationship and consensus building skills
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A discretionary annual performance-related bonus
- Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
- Access to an array of learning and development resources
About the Company
Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe.
Job Details
Salary Range
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
On-Site/Resident
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