Overview
On Site
USD 150,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Equities
Management
Database
Real-time
Development Testing
Production Support
Analytics
Testing
Application Development
API
Collaboration
Writing
Documentation
Market Analysis
Communication
Python
Java
Unix
Linux
Agile
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Critical Thinking
Investment Banking
Capital Market
Sales
Trading
Research
Asset Management
Military
Recruiting
Law
Finance
Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
The Equities Data & Analytics Team is looking for an experienced Kdb+/Q developer in New York.
Proven experience managing large financial databases and datasets consisting of real-time and historical data and excellent communication skills are required, as you'll be in a fast-paced environment working hands-on closely with other developers, QA and production support teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to create innovative analytics solutions that advance the business; and will be improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products.
Principal Responsibilities
Technical Qualifications
Highly Valued
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000 - $200,000.
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About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
The Equities Data & Analytics Team is looking for an experienced Kdb+/Q developer in New York.
Proven experience managing large financial databases and datasets consisting of real-time and historical data and excellent communication skills are required, as you'll be in a fast-paced environment working hands-on closely with other developers, QA and production support teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to create innovative analytics solutions that advance the business; and will be improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products.
Principal Responsibilities
- Mange and manipulate large historical data sets
- Implement reusable Gateway functionality
- Implement functionality based on defined API
- Use and implement library-grade software
- Automating quality checks across transactional, market and reference datasets
- Ensure clean and efficient coding practices and adherence to industry best practices
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design and implement efficient and robust solutions
- Writing documentation
Technical Qualifications
- 5+ years working with large financial data sets, such as market data, order/execution data, and/or positions data.
- 5+ years of Kdb+/Q, experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills/ Confident in communicating with stakeholders
- Ability to learn new technologies and business knowledge
- Other language experience is a bonus i.e Python, Java, Unix/Linux
- Experience of agile methodologies will be an advantage
Highly Valued
- Capital markets experience, e.g. Derivs, Stocks, index, ETFs trading.
- Proven delivery track record, Cloud experience (e.g. AWS) is preferred.
- Good team player with a strong desire to participate and help others
- Able to bring critical thinking and new ideas to the team
- Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $150,000 - $200,000.
#LI-JR1
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual's experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
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