Capgemini is looking to hire a KDB+/q Developer to help leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world by developing KDB+/q-based systems for real-time and historical data processing.
Requirements
- Proficiency in KDB+ and the q programming language-ideally with 2-5+ years of hands-on experience in a trading, quant analytics, or financial services environment
- Strong understanding of time-series data structures, real-time data processing, and tick-level data handling
- Adept at performance tuning, query optimization, and building scalable systems
- Familiarity with Python or other languages for integration or supporting tooling (commonly used alongside KDB+)
- Bonus: Experience with equities, high-frequency trading, simulation frameworks, or investment banking/hedge fund environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of KDB+/q-based systems for real-time and historical data processing.
- Design, develop, and maintain KDB+/q applications for real-time and historical data ingestion, analytics, and processing
- Build and optimize time-series databases that support trading, risk, and research systems
- Create data loaders, APIs, and tools to support quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers
- Build or maintain HMI trading infrastructure, including simulation or back-testing platforms
- Tune system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability and scalability
- Support production deployments, including testing, monitoring, and system health maintenance
Other
- Day One Onsite - 5 days in a week
- Collaborate with stakeholders-traders, analysts, quants, and other developers-to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Participate in peer code reviews, contribute to architecture discussions, and facilitate knowledge transfer
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams, including quantitative researchers and technology groups
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field is often preferred
