Java Algo Developer, Fixed Income Trading, Vice President

Citi • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

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 Harness capabilities of modern technologies and be accountable for the positive impact of delivery Significant profile exposure through business impacting projects

Requirements

• 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 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
• 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
• Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python, Spring, TDD, KDB or any other tick data storages

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees