Fixed Income Algo Senior Developer - VP

Citi's Fixed Income Algo Technology team is seeking a Senior Developer VP to join their market-making and algorithmic trading platform team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and financial markets, focusing on developing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency trading systems that are crucial to Citi's market-leading position in Fixed Income trading.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical trading applications in a fast-paced environment, directly collaborating with traders and quants across major European financial centers including London, Paris, and Milan. The role demands expertise in Java development, with a strong focus on building highly performant, scalable systems that power real-time market making and hedging operations.

As a Senior Developer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing algorithmic trading applications, optimizing system performance, and ensuring the platform remains robust and maintainable. The role requires deep technical knowledge combined with an understanding of financial markets, particularly in Fixed Income products such as EuroGovies, Swaps, and GILTS.

Working in a global team spanning London, Paris, and New York, you'll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of Citi's algo trading platform while gaining extensive exposure to front office trading systems and derivatives flows. The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a highly sophisticated trading environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of programming experience, strong architectural skills, and a proven track record in building large-scale financial systems. Knowledge of modern development practices, including Agile methodologies and continuous integration/delivery, is essential. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a significant impact in a leading global financial institution.