KDB Developer

Immediate need for a talented KDB Developer. This is a 12-18+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Jersey City NJ (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-03792

Pay Range: $68 - $70/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• This is a great opportunity to work in business focused solutions-based development team. It is expected that the candidate plays an active role in developing the KDB based data platform, maintain existing KDB based FICC Data platform and be able to articulate effectively with all stakeholders. 
• The candidate will be a highly skilled KDB developer capable of taking existing production architecture and ambiguochanging requirements into stride. 
• The candidate will then come up with cohesive, intelligent and logical solutions to problems, which not only meet the immediate requirements of the global business, but also provide an avenue for further extension. 
• Development is primarily KDB based, with peripheral technologies including python, UNIX shell scripting, and Hadoop and related technologies. The candidate’s repertoire should include knowledge of client-server/distributed technologies. 
• The candidate will be working in the FICC horizontal technology team, helping to analyze, design, build and deploy multi-tier, high availability systems globally deployed systems. 
• The candidate will be experienced in working with an agile delivery model and communicating with other developers both in EMEA and the US as part of a global team. 

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Skills-Strong KDB/q skills , UNIX/Linux environment, Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell script)
• Grad (4 year)/Post grad in Computer Science (or relevant work experience in large scale IT environment) 
• At least 4+ years of hands on KDB development experience 
• Strong KDB/q skills with a thorough understanding of q internals such as tp, rdb, hdb, and tick data storage. 
• Solid knowledge of the UNIX / Linux environment 
• Strong experience in one or more scripting languages (Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripting) 
• Experience in designing and developing ETL processes for the project’s data warehouse. 
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply critical thinking to a variety of situations. 
• Experience in Python is preferred. 
• Experience in FICC business & large Financial Institution is preferred. 
• Technical Skills: Strong KDB experience 
• Solid knowledge of the UNIX/Linux environment 
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell script) 
• Knowledge of Java a plus  
• Soft Skills: Effective written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.

Our client is a leading Banking and Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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