Senior KDB+ Engineer – High-Frequency Analytics

Citigroup Inc.

Jersey City (NJ)

On-site

USD 142,000 - 213,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Citi in Jersey City, NJ seeks an experienced KDB+ developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of high frequency/low latency analytics on the KDB+ platform. You will process market data and generate analytics from required datasets, collaborating with global teams.

The role requires 5+ years in KDB+ and 6-10 years in apps development or systems analysis, with FIX protocol knowledge and a background in electronic trading preferred. Full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience with KDB+ and Q language.
6-10 years of Apps Development or systems analysis experience.
Knowledge of FIX protocol and market datasets.
Experience scaling KDB+ applications and optimizing performance.
Background in Markets Electronic Trading or Market Making is preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high frequency/low latency KDB+ systems processing market data.
Build data platforms enabling analytics generation and trading data ingestion.
Collaborate with product teams to integrate functions and deploy improvements.
Troubleshoot complex issues and enforce coding and testing standards.
Leverage AI-powered tools across the SDLC to improve productivity and quality.
Provide mentorship to mid-level developers and analysts.