Job Description
Job Description
Mid-Level KDB+/Q Developer Data Systems & Analytics
Location: Midtown Manhattan (Hybrid 2 days/week)
Overview:
A high-performance trading technology firm is looking for a skilled KDB+/Q Developer to join their Data Systems & Analytics team. This division plays a central role in designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure to support quantitative modeling and analysis.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain Q-based pipelines and KDB+ databases
- Build data tooling to empower quantitative teams with fast, reliable access to market and strategy data
- Collaborate with researchers and technologists to deliver robust, low-latency data solutions
- Integrate messaging frameworks to support real-time data processing and delivery
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- 310+ years of professional experience with KDB+/Q in a production environment
- Background in data infrastructure supporting trading, investment research, or analytics-heavy applications
- Strong grasp of distributed systems and high-throughput data pipelines
- Proficiency working in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with Python; knowledge of R is a plus