Citigroup, Inc

KDB+/q Engineer - Time Series Data

Citigroup, Inc$94K — $141K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in application development and systems programming
  • Minimum 2 years of solid working experience with KDB+/q
  • Proficient in KDB+ databases and Q programming language
  • Strong skills in Java and Bash Scripting
  • Good understanding of Linux/UNIX environments
  • Exceptional debugging and troubleshooting skills under production load
  • Experience in managing successful project implementations
  • Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to shifting requirements

Responsibilities

  • Drive design and development of real-time market data systems
  • Own technical delivery while collaborating with traders, quants, and technology teams
  • Establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of business integration with technology
  • Assess risks in business decisions to safeguard the firm and its assets
  • Conduct feasibility studies and develop applications to meet business needs
  • Monitor all phases of development and provide user support
  • Consult with users to recommend advanced programming solutions

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
  • Engagement in high-impact projects within finance technology
  • Ability to build low-latency solutions for fast-paced markets
  • Work under limited supervision, promoting autonomy
  • Access to advanced technology and programming methodologies
  • Contribution to compliance, ethics, and risk management practices
Full Job Description
The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive the design and development of real-time market data and analytics systems, leading KDB+/q development for trading and analytics platforms.
  • Own technical delivery, and collaborate with Traders, Quants, and Global Technology teams to build high-performance, low-latency solutions.
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
  • Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
  • Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
  • Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
  • Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.


Recommended Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 2 years of working experience in KDB+/q
  • KDB+ proficiency: Deep understanding and experience with KDB+ databases and the Q programming language.
  • Programming Languages: Strong skills in Q/KDB+, Java . Bash Scripting
  • Good understanding of Linux/UNIX
  • Strong debugging and trouble shooting skills, especially under production load
  • Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
  • Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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