Description
About the job :
We are seeking an experienced kdb+ Developer to design, develop, and support high-performance time-series data solutions using kdb+/q. The role involves building low-latency data pipelines, analytics, and real-time processing systems, typically within trading, risk, or market data environments.
Required Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with kdb+ and q programming.
- Experience integrating kdb+ with other systems using APIs or messaging.
- Experience working with time-series data and real-time analytics.
- Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with performance tuning and system optimization.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, low-latency environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in capital markets, trading, or risk systems.
- Knowledge of market data protocols or feeds.
- Exposure to cloud platforms or distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop applications using kdb+ and q for real-time and historical data processing
- Build and optimize time-series databases for high-volume, low-latency workloads.
- Develop data ingestion, transformation, and analytics pipelines.
- Work with market data feeds, trading systems, or financial datasets (if applicable).
- Optimize queries, memory usage, and system performance.
- Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with quantitative, trading, and technology teams.
- Ensure code quality, documentation, and adherence to best practices.
Desired Skills And Experience
- kdb+, Linux, Troubleshooting, Capital Markets
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