KDB Developer

We at NJTECH are focused on hiring highly skilled professionals who are excited by the opportunity to make a true impact on their careers as well as on our clients' business. We power our clients success and drive our consultants career growth.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced KDB+ Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance time-series data solutions for large-scale financial data processing. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in kdb+/q programming, real-time data feeds, and working in high-volume, low-latency environments within the capital markets domain.

KDB Developer

Onsite, NYC, NY

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain kdb+/q applications for storing and processing real-time and historical market data.
• Optimize queries, tables, and database architecture for low-latency analytics.
• Develop and enhance data ingestion pipelines from various market data sources (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, FIX, Kafka).
• Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and risk teams to deliver custom data solutions.
• Integrate kdb+ with other systems using Python, Java, or C++.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data quality and availability.
• Implement and maintain automated testing and deployment processes.
• Provide support for production issues and on-call coverage when required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on development experience in kdb+/q.
• Strong understanding of time-series data modeling and columnar databases.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix environment and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of market data concepts (order books, tick data, bid/ask, OHLC).
• Familiarity with messaging and streaming technologies (Kafka, Solace, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one additional programming language (Python, Java, or C++).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in investment banking, hedge funds, or financial trading platforms.
• Exposure to high-frequency trading (HFT) environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge of cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

NJTECH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

NJTECH is a globally managed IT service, IT consulting and Business solutions partner. Our "High Performance Business" strategy builds our expertise in technology and consulting. Our offshore consulting plays a major role in helping clients to achieve their objectives in the highest level; ultimately creating sustainable value to customers. Come, transform your career with us and be a part of our high-performing team.