1 Version 1 Developer Job

About the Role: We are hiring a Senior Q/KDB+ Developer for a leading global investment and securities firm. If you re a passionate tech professional with a knack for solving complex business problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management teams to integrate functions and enhance systems for new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of business and system processes.
• Provide expertise in Q/KDB+ programming and ensure application design aligns with the architecture blueprint.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation using advanced knowledge of Q/KDB+ system flow.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of business areas to achieve goals and develop innovative solutions.
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed.
• Key Advantage: Utilize AWS FinSpace for financial data management and KDB Insights for actionable insights.

Requirements:

• KDB+ Programming: Advanced proficiency in KDB+ syntax, data structures (like lists, dictionaries, tables), functions, and query optimization techniques.
• KDB+ Distributed Computing: Expertise in using kdb+ distributed environments for large-scale data processing and parallel computations.
• Data Manipulation: Proficient in data manipulation techniques including joins, aggregations, filtering, and window functions.
• Market Data Feeds: Experience with integrating and handling real-time market data feeds from various vendors.
• Algorithmic Trading: Understanding of algorithmic trading concepts and implementation using KDB+ for backtesting and live trading.
• System Administration: Familiarity with KDB+ system administration tasks, including database management, cluster configuration, and performance tuning.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automating tasks and data integration.