
Senior Software Engineer – Equities Electronic Trading Engines
- Job Req Id:
- 25869236
- Location(s):
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Job Type:
- On-Site/Resident
- Posted:
- Jul. 17, 2025
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Job Overview
Citi Equities Technology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our APAC Equities Electronic Trading Engines team. This team plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining Citi's cutting-edge, low-latency execution platform in the APAC region, specializing in Algorithmic Trading, Smart Order Routing (SOR), and our Matching Engine.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the next generation of this critical platform. This involves collaborating closely with a talented team of developers and working with product development, other technology teams, production support, and quality assurance. A strong understanding of and alignment with the global strategy is essential for success.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and support the high-performance electronic execution platform.
- Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients on product development.
- Continuously maintain and improve testing frameworks, development tools, and environments.
- Envision, design, and implement test cases for trading functions.
- Contribute to Agile and Continuous Integration processes.
- Build common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Java, C#, or C++.
- Proven experience developing automated trading platforms.
- Python knowledge is a plus.
- Strong understanding of automated testing techniques.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural environment.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
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