KDB+/Q Database Engineer | 2025PX11002 | DLTJP00046211|DELO-54207

Mindverse Consulting Services

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced KDB+/Q Database Engineer to support a high-performance trading environment. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining ultra-low-latency time series databases, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in a mission-critical setting. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on expertise in KDB+/Q development, with additional skills in system operations, configuration management, and automation.

This is a fully onsite role in Midtown Manhattan, requiring close collaboration with the client’s quant and trading teams.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with client development teams to design and implement low-latency, high-throughput data solutions for trading and analytics.
Develop and enhance KDB+/Q solutions by gathering requirements, coding, testing, and deploying to production.
Maintain and optimize existing KDB+/Q infrastructure for performance and scalability.
Write and maintain Ansible configurations and shell scripts for deployment and operational automation.
Support production environments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure stability in real-time systems.
Provide operational support (~25%) and architectural input (~10%) while focusing primarily (~65%) on hands-on KDB+/Q development.
Work closely with quant developers and traders, providing technical expertise to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Qualifications

Proven experience with KDB+ and Q programming language in a production environment.
Strong hands-on coding and debugging skills in KDB+/Q.
Solid understanding of time-series databases and low-latency trading use cases.
Proficiency in shell scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
Experience with software development best practices, including version control, testing, and release management.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with client stakeholders.
Must be local to NYC and able to work onsite 4–5 days per week.
Must be willing to commit to the contract through December 31, 2025.

Preferred Background

Prior experience with leading trading, quant, or financial technology firms.
Previous work with First Derivative, AquaQ / Data Intellect, or similar KDB+/Q consulting boutiques is highly desirable.

Work Timing
(GMT -0500) Eastern Time - New York (EST)
New York City, New York 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York

Hours per week
40

Duration of Contra
72 Days

Application Process
Please visit Jobs at Mindverse Consulting Services Private Limited and locate the applicable job title. Read the JD in details and Click "I'm Interested" and fill out accordingly.
Attach your CV and any other document you deem fit along with the "Screening Questions" which is mandatory. Please be specific and detailed. Note these questions are from the custom to evaluate your candidature.
Any vague or inconclusive answer will not be considered.
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