Principal Systems Analyst

Principal Systems Analyst, Onsite Boston, MA

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of scalable, resilient trading systems that meet business needs and performance standards

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

• Develop architectural and system workflow diagrams to visualize complex processes

• Write and refine SQL queries, analyze large data sets, and utilize KDB/Q skills to support data-driven decision making

• Drive innovation by learning new technologies including GenAI tools and cloud deployment patterns in AWS

• Support and troubleshoot production and non-production trading environments

• Manage work items (JIRA epics, stories), facilitate stakeholder discussions, and ensure timely delivery of system features

• Become a subject matter expert of electronic trading analytics applications

• Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

• 9+ years of experience in Systems Analysis and Project Management

• Hands-on experience with complex distributed systems, ideally in trading or fintech environments

• Proficiency in SQL, with experience working on large data sets for analytics

• Familiarity with KDB+ and Q is a plus

• Knowledge of SDLC tools (JIRA, Confluence) and collaboration platforms

• Experience with architecture and system workflow diagramming tools (Visio, Draw.io)

• Understanding of Linux/Unix environments and basic scripting

• Experience with cloud deployment patterns, especially in AWS

• Knowledge of AI developer assist tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Maven)

• Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience in Capital Markets or brokerage systems, particularly in trading analytics

• Familiarity with API integration and high-level UI concepts

• Estimated Min Rate: 46.20

• Estimated Max Rate: 66.00

• What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)

• MetLife Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan

• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

• Referral Bonus Programs

• Certification and training opportunities

• Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

• Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.