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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quant Developer - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $187,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Databases, Continuous Integration, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Modular Design, Object-Oriented Software Development, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Feature Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Model Validation, Git, KDB+, Information Technology, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2922242435-2 ## About the Role Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 10+ years of professional experience in quantitative finance or trading systems. * Advanced proficiency with KDB+/q for time-series modeling, high-performance querying, and real-time and historical analytics. * Strong Python for quantitative analysis, AI/ML model development, and integration with KDB+ and downstream systems. * Experience with large-scale, high-frequency, or noisy datasets. * Solid software engineering practices including Git, testing, and modular design. * Experience with AI developer assist tools such as GitHub Copilot. * Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and uDeploy. * Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms. * Familiarity with Java or other object-oriented languages. * Experience with Linux, shell scripting, and production support. * Clear communication with quants, traders, and engineers., * Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent. ## Description Our client seeks a senior software engineer to lead design and development of next-generation electronic trading systems and data infrastructure. The role requires hands-on leadership building scalable, resilient, and high-performance platforms for capital markets, with emphasis on KDB+/q, Python, and AI/ML applied to time-series data. You will collaborate across quant, product, and engineering teams, mentor peers, and deliver robust production systems that support research, backtesting, and real-time trading workflows., * Lead design and development of low-latency, high-throughput trading systems and workflows. * Design, develop, and optimize KDB+/q databases and analytics for high-volume market data. * Develop Python-based AI and quantitative models for research, prediction, classification, and signal generation. * Apply machine learning techniques to time-series data including feature engineering, model training, and evaluation. * Build research and backtesting frameworks integrating AI models with historical data. * Translate quantitative and ML research into production-ready, resilient systems. * Integrate AI models into real-time and batch pipelines. * Optimize analytics and model evaluation for performance, stability, and scalability. * Collaborate with quants, product owners, and engineering on deployment and monitoring. * Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations, including occasional weekend support. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Agentic AI Systems for Critical Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1592-agentic-ai-systems-for-critical-workloads) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)