Low Latency Java Lead-Vice President

Citi

Citi

Software Engineering

Irving, TX, USA · O'Fallon, MO, USA · New York, NY, USA

Posted on May 23, 2026

Low Latency Java Lead-Vice President

Job Req Id:

26961177

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Posted:

May. 08, 2026

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Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development of Client Connectivity platform to establish best in Class Client connectivity solutions across the globe.
  • Development of low latency solutions on Java stack and HFT Framework. (opens in new window)
  • Use technical skills to ensure business requirements are understood at all levels of delivery.
  • Utilize develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Building relationship with internal and external teams, the successful applicant will be responsible for end to end delivery of prioritized connectivity streams of work.
  • Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure and production support teams.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution across development, support and technical business users.
  • Establish strong working relationships across different technology areas (QA, Support, etc.).
  • Provide ongoing support after implementation, whilst working on new enhancements and additional phases.
  • Work as part of a global development team, to ensure that global tools and technologies are leveraged.


Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Low latency Java Stack
  • Knowledge and experience in building ultra-low latency platforms will be a big plus.
  • Working experience of Microservices architecture is a big plus.
  • Good exposure to Client connectivity application development
  • Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets
  • Experience on FIX/Binary protocols
  • Exposure to Open HFT & Chronicle is a big Plus.
  • Experience of working in a trading environment
  • Good Analytical skills
  • Familiar with DevOps tools, CI/CD, and BitBucket

Skills:

  • Core JAVA
  • FIX Protocol
  • Binary protocols
  • Unix/Linux

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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