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Low Latency Java Engineer at Citi

Setup
Hybrid
Location
London, England
Type
Full-time, Other
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Citi is hiring a senior Low Latency Java Engineer for its London-based High Performance Architectures team. The role leads low-latency application systems and framework engineering, with 90% hands-on Java or Rust development in microservices-based event sourcing systems responding in 10–100 microseconds. Responsibilities include integrating functions, deploying products, analyzing complex business and system processes, designing solutions, consulting with users, influencing senior leaders, and mentoring junior developers. Required expertise includes algorithmic trading, market data, KDB, Java, the JVM, Linux, TCP/IP, kernel bypass technologies, performance tuning, and architectural design; C++ background is preferred. The position offers a hybrid model of up to two days at home per week and includes medical care, life insurance, a performance bonus, pension, paid parental leave, and other benefits.

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