KDB Engineer

KDB Engineer - Equities Technology - Vice President Add expected salary to your profile for insights Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Discover your future at Citi Job Overview Citi is looking to hire a KDB+ Software Engineer into its Equities Global Data and Analytics group in Hong Kong. This role involves designing, implementing, and deploying timeseries based software systems that offer our Equities Trading Clients with best‑in‑class Analytics. The engineer will be part of the Global team that captures trading, market data and computes pre‑trade, at‑trade and post‑trade analytics. 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 judgement regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Qualifications KDB+ proficiency: Deep understanding and experience with KDB+ databases and the Q programming language. Programming Languages: Strong skills in Q/KDB+, Java and Python/PyKX. Good understanding of Linux/UNIX, OS tuning. Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast and exchange specific protocols (FIX, OUCH, ITCH). Proven track record in profiling and optimizing for latency. Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, especially under production load. Experienced in working within an agile framework to ensure timely product delivery. Understanding of Market Microstructure, Connectivity, Smart Order Routers, Algorithmic Trading Systems will be a plus. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Job Family Group Technology Job Family Applications Development Time Type Full time 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr