Job Category: IT & Telecommunication
Job Type: Active Full Time
Job Location: New York
Location: New York
A global specialized solutions provider is expanding its U.S. presence and seeking a KDB+/Q Developer to join as a growth hire. You’ll work on high-frequency, low-latency trading and analytics applications, supporting some of the world’s most data-intensive financial environments.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and develop performant applications using KDB+ and Q
- Build and optimize low-latency, high-throughput systems for real-time analytics
- Collaborate with clients in a hands-on, client-facing capacity
- Contribute to projects focused on user analytics, data surveillance, and tick-level data processing
- Document and communicate solutions clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in KDB+ development, with expert-level Q skills
- Exposure to capital markets, particularly high-frequency trading or real-time data environments
- Background in data analytics or data science is a plus
- Familiarity with KDB.ai or contextual search / generative AI use cases is a major differentiator
- Additional skills that will help you stand out:
- Big Data ecosystems
- Infrastructure knowledge (Java, DevOps, Linux/Unix)
- CI/CD pipelines and best practices
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation habits
Why Join Us:
We offer a stable, long-term role (not a short-term contract) with room for growth, innovation, and impact. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-moving team with a production-first mindset and plenty of opportunities for advancement. Our work culture is flat, dynamic, and entrepreneurial—with excellent compensation, full benefits, and meaningful project ownership.
Job Features
| Job Category | Finance/Trading |
| Pay | $160,000 – $200,000 |
| Skills | KDB, Q, low latency, high frequency, big data, infrastructure, AI+, trading, analytics, data surveillance, generative AI, CI/CD |
| Culture | collaborative, production-first, client-focu |