First Derivative is seeking a Senior KDB+ Developer to deliver advanced solutions that empower operational insights and drive innovation for their global clients in the financial services sector, leveraging KDB+ to support cutting-edge, data-centric applications.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering or development using KDB+/Q
- Expertise in developing software solutions using programming languages such as Java, C++, Python
- Familiarity with deployment tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including influencing application design and architecture and developing, testing, and deploying code
- Optimize database performance and ensure system reliability for mission-critical applications
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations and customizations
- Assist with user configurations, data access, and querying support
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies to recommend enhancements to existing projects
- Interact with users to gather requirements, understand integration needs, support deployments, and troubleshoot issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance solutions
Other
- Work alongside global clients as part of our KDB+ consulting practice
- Demonstrable problem-solving ability and a self-driven approach to learning and mastering new tools and technologies
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong academic foundation in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster continuous improvement within the team
