Senior kdb+ Architect (Greenfield Project)
Core
Lead end-to-end ownership of a greenfield kdb+ platform for real-time and historical market data ingestion, high-performance analytics, and downstream visualization for a top-tier Investment Banking client.
Role type
Senior kdb+ Architect (Greenfield Project)
Builds
High-performance, scalable kdb+ systems handling billions of rows of time-series data for market data stacks.
Domain
Financial services / Capital markets / Investment Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
kdb+/q, time-series data architecture, Unix/Linux environments, scripting, technical leadership, capital markets domain knowledge
Preferred skills
Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), other time-series databases, tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems, people management
Technologies
kdb+, q, Unix/Linux, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery on client projects setting standards for quality and performance; Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures; Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into efficient code; Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers; Own the full development lifecycle including development, testing, support, and maintenance; Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+ and adjacent technologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities