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Senior Lead Software Engineer – Equities Electronic Trading, Senior Vice President

Citi Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ

1mo ago Closed

$177k - $265k/yr Full time Backend Developer Senior Agile

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 23, 2026).

Job Description

Citi invites you to join the Equities Electronic Trading technology team in Jersey City, NJ, on a hybrid, full-time Senior Lead Software Engineer role. You will lead the design and delivery of a next generation, low-latency execution platform and guide cross-functional collaboration with traders, quantitative researchers, technology infrastructure, and QA. The position offers a competitive salary range of USD 176,720 to 265,080 per year and a benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), life and disability insurance, wellness programs, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency electronic execution systems
Partner with traders, quant researchers, and clients to understand needs and translate them into innovative features and enhancements — including execution performance improvements, new liquidity sources, and DMA capabilities
Continuously improve and maintain testing frameworks, development tools, and environments to ensure platform reliability and performance at scale
Leverage Citi's suite of AI-powered development tools throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance productivity, code quality, and innovation
Contribute to and champion Agile development practices and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes with a focus on shift-left testing and accelerated release cycles
Build and maintain common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, application recovery, and other essential support functions

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in low-latency Java, C++ or Rust
Prior experience developing electronic trading platforms in a global financial institution or equivalent environment
Strong understanding of automated testing techniques and quality engineering practices
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes
Familiarity with low-latency system design, including performance optimization, concurrency, and high-throughput architecture
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural, cross-regional environment
Knowledge of regional exchange microstructure and regulatory regimes

Technologies

Java
C++
Rust

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States — Hybrid

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