Fixed Income E-Trading Senior Java Developer - Vice President

Job ID: 102466900736Posted: 2026-10-27Location: London, England, United KingdomCategory: TechnologyCompany: CitiEngineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network.

We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities.

Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.The evolution of electronic trading and automation has changed the way that rates products trade forever, driving a need for real-time, low latency pricing, market making and risk technology. In this increasingly electronic and competitive landscape, Citi is a major key player.The Fixed Income eTrading team is responsible for Citi’s electronic connectivity and distribution platform, enabling our Rates & Spread Product businesses to keep its market-leading position. Having a platform that provides exceptional and dependable trading experience is crucial for the bank.

We are looking for a talented and passionate developer to continue to evolve our next-generation trading applications. The role requires a detailed understanding of software design/best practices along with a strong technical ability. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to work on high profile trading applications.

The team works closely with end users gaining direct exposure to the fast-paced world of front office trading and finance.Job Responsibilities / Role:Designing and developing front office eTrading applications to the trading business Working directly with Traders, Sales, and Quants to contribute towards the future direction of the platform.Utilizing creativity and innovation to improve the technical capabilities of the platform and ensuring it remains stable, flexible, and maintainable.Driving engineering standards and continuing to strive for bestEnhancing our automated testing efforts and optimizing our UAT processMentoring strong and energetic team in EMEA regionServing as advisor or coach to new or lower-level analystsTroubleshooting challenging performance and scalability issuesEngaging with business users in London and across Europe (Paris, Milan)Assisting in third line support during core trading hoursActing as Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.Liaising with the global business, product team, support, and development teams on various exciting projectsJob Opportunities:Build a strong profile in a high-performance global team (London, Paris, Manchester. NY, Mississauga, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo)Develop efficient and robust solutions to challenging business problems.Work on a globally distributed team to deliver the next generation e-Trading experience for traders at Citi.Gain knowledge and exposure to Front Office Trading Systems, Fixed Income, and Derivatives flows.Qualifications:RequiredExtensive programming experience with an Object-oriented language (preferably Java), Multi-Threading and any relational databaseSolid architectural understanding of enterprise applicationsUnderstanding of computing science fundamentals – concurrency, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, etc.PreferredExperience with Java Core, Spring framework and LinuxExperience developing large financial software trading systems with substantial hands-on development experience in building systems with an attention to optimizing and tuning performance, while also demonstrating critical thinking skills related to re-use, scalability, and troubleshooting.Experience of delivering solutions with ION Trading, Transficc or other recognised connectivity vendorsKnowledge of major Fixed Income Financial Products (e.g. corporate bonds, ETFs, Interest Rate Swaps etc) and Customer Markets electronic trading flows.Experience of KDBExperience with modern software development practices such as Agile development, test-driven development, and continuous integration and continuous delivery.Worked in an Agile globally distributed team using tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Sonar & Team CityWorked with tools such as IntelliJ, Gradle, etc.,Experience on JSON/XML and REST serviceEducation:Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experienceCompetencies:Excellent communication skills, oral and written; ability to face off to business users.Good team-work skills, and the ability to work in a distributed global team environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated with the determination to learn and achieve his/her goalsExperience in full lifecycle developmentWhat we’ll provide youBy joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)A discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate Medical Care & Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental LeaveSpecial discounts for employees, family, and friendsAccess to an array of learning and development resourcesVisit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Applications Development------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.