
KDB Developer - Systematic Data Platform
at Millennium
Posted 20 hours ago
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Seeking an experienced Kdb+/Q developer to design, implement and maintain components of a central market data repository and analytics environment. The role involves building industrial-grade infrastructure, working with large financial datasets across asset classes, and integrating Kdb+ with other systems. Strong communication and ownership are required to drive projects from inception through delivery and support while collaborating with stakeholders and peer teams.
Are you an experienced Kdb+/Q developer, who is able to build out industrial-grade infrastructure and design and implement componentry for our central market data repository? If so, this may very well be the role for you. You'll need proven experience building and maintaining large financial datasets; experience working with a range of different asset classes is a plus. Excellent communication skills are an absolute must, as you'll be in a fast-paced environment working closely with senior managers, business stake holders, peer development teams, and internal operations organizations. You'll be expected to take ownership of projects and drive them from inception to final delivery and support.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement components for the firm's market data capture and analytics generation environment
- Develop key parts of this innovative, wide-ranging system
- Design operational tools to support our infrastructure
- Implement integration points with non-Kdb+ componentry
- Implement functionality based on defined API
- Implement reusable Kdb+ application componentry
- Capable of implementing library-grade software
- Leverage strategic development and operational tools
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- 5+ years working with large financial data sets, such as market data, order/execution data, and/or positions data.
- 5+ years of Kdb+/Q, experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Excellent communication skills
- C/C++/Python experience a major plus
- Proven delivery track record
- Good team player with a strong desire to participate and help others
- Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment




