Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
FX
Equities
Trading
Finance
Options
KDB
KDB+
Systems Engineering
Market Analysis
Futures
Java
Linux
Unix
Job Details
Position: KDB Developer
Location: Weehawken, NJ - 5 Days Onsite
Duration: 8+Months with possible extensions
Main skill: KDB, Equities, Futures, Options, and FX
Description:
Looking for KDB developers for roles that involve developing and maintaining high-performance, low-latency trading platforms, primarily using KDB+/q. These developers work with global trading teams, quant teams, and technology departments, focusing on high-volume data capture and user analytics for various financial products like equities and FX. Key responsibilities include system design, code implementation, and collaboration with business stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement solutions for a core KDB+ data platform used by global trading teams.
- Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems, from market data capture to user analytics.
- Collaborate with global business sponsors, quant trading teams, and technology teams to deliver projects.
- Contribute to the design and technical direction of the KDB+ product suite.
- Translate business requirements into secure, stable, and scalable software designs.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Extensive experience in KDB+/q, including the design of large KDB+ systems.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices.
- Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
- Core Java development experience is often required.
- Experience with low-latency systems development and tick data capture.
- Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading data is highly beneficial.
- Experience with various financial products like Equities, Futures, Options, and FX is ideal.
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