KDB+-Q Developer

We are looking for a strong KDB+/Q developer for an existing development team and contributing to the next generation of softwares. The successful candidate will be joining the Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities technology team in a large investment bank, which has a proven track record of delivering critical low-latency front-office pricing / trading solutions to the FICC businesses. The candidate will be working in the FICC KDB technology team, helping to build and maintain high availability, globally deployed systems.

A long list of new features needs to be developed for the FICC business. Strong software engineering skills are required as this is role is not restricted to understanding the technology, but also the business requirements and architectural vision of the platforms

• Software engineering; additional qualification in Finance is desirable, FRM, CFA desirable
• MUST HAVE
• Experience (3+ years) developed KDB+ systems in complicated architecture
• Strong Q developer
• Familiar with Unix/Linux development environments
• Knowledge of python is very desirable
• Knowledge of any of the following business areas encompassing FX, Rates and Credit is desired.
• Experience in translating business requirements
• Experience of Testing and Integrating secure components into large, complex codebase
• Produce scalable code able to handle low-latency, high-throughput demands
• Experienced in working with an agile delivery model
• Experience with Jira and Confluence

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Business knowledge, Innovation & Creativity
• Business Results: Client relationships, Analytical ability, Execution.
• Personal Effectiveness: Communication, decisiveness, Energy & drive, courage, character.
• Originally posted on Himalayas