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Senior Low Latency Java Engineer (SVP)

Citi Careers

London, United Kingdom
On-Site/Resident
Posted Aug 21, 2025
On-Site/Resident

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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

Salary not disclosed

Location

London, United Kingdom

Employment Type

On-Site/Resident

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