**Job Title:** Senior KDB+/Q Developer
The opportunity to work with a top-tier hedge fund is now open. A trading platform is being built from the ground up, requiring a skilled and experienced developer to design, develop, and maintain KDB+/q databases and real-time data processing systems supporting trading and research.
Key responsibilities include building and optimizing data ingestion pipelines from multiple market data sources using Kafka, collaborating with Java developers to integrate KDB systems with trading, analytics, and risk applications, supporting React-based front-end interfaces by developing efficient APIs and query services for visualization and analysis, monitoring and tuning performance of large-scale time-series datasets for latency and throughput, troubleshooting production issues, ensuring high data quality, reliability, and uptime, and partnering with quantitative researchers and traders to design new data-driven features and analytics.
Requirements:
* 3-8 years of hands-on experience developing in KDB+/q within a trading or financial environment
* A strong understanding of time-series data, market data structures, and real-time data processing
* A solid working knowledge of Linux and scripting for system monitoring and automation
* Proficiency in query optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning in KDB
* The ability to work collaboratively with engineering, quant, and trading teams in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and reliability
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and challenging work environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* A competitive salary and benefits package
About This Role:
This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project, utilizing your expertise in KDB+/q to drive business results. If you are a motivated and experienced developer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.