Your role

Are you interested in contributing to a core kdb+ data platform used by trading algorithms and multiple quant teams globally?

Are you interested in large, multi-asset complex systems with both high throughput and low latency requirements?

One of our clients, a leading investment bank is looking for someone who can:

• Work closely with Global Markets including Equities, Futures, and FX, and Technology to deliver regional and global projects
• Implement solutions and develop software components
• Produce secure, stable, and scalable code
• Translate business requirements into designs for global solutions

Your team

The team work very closely with key global sponsors including trading and quant teams in Execution Services.

Problems vary from high volume, low latency, scalable architecture through to bespoke quantitative analytics for Electronic Trading clients.

The kdb+ platform is a fundamental part of the bank's algo business globally across Equities, Futures, FX, and other products.

Your expertise

• At least one degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics
• Extensive experience in kdb+/q including design of large kdb+ systems and infrastructure
• Deep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and modern software development practices
• Development in a Unix and/or Linux environment
• Low latency systems development and tick data capture
• Market data and algorithmic trading order and execution data
• Ideally, experience in global Equities, Futures, Options, and/or FX products and data
• Strong communication skills

Role :

• Provide expertise in application programming, ensuring that designs align with the overall architectural framework.
• Leverage advanced knowledge of system operations to establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Address significant problems and projects by thoroughly evaluating complex business and system processes, as well as industry standards.
• Conduct detailed analyses to identify issues and create innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with various management teams to integrate functions effectively and identify necessary system enhancements for new products and process improvements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of how different business areas, like architecture and infrastructure, work together to achieve goals.

MUST HAVES:

• Q/KDB+ programming language experience
• Strong development lifecycle understanding and capability
• Linux
• Shell scripting

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