Senior KDB+/q Engineer for Global Trading Platform

Westpac

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

Westpac is seeking an experienced KDB+/q developer to support and evolve the KDB+ platform underpinning electronic FX and Fixed Income trading capabilities. You will design, develop and support high-performance KDB+/q solutions in collaboration with traders, quants and engineers across pricing, execution, risk analytics and research.

Join a globally distributed team, contribute to platform design, testing and operational support, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

Strong commercial experience developing, operating and supporting KDB+ and KX Dashboard solutions within financial markets.
Experience delivering KDB+/q solutions across FX, Rates or Credit.
Experience partnering directly with traders, quants or other front-office stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently within a globally distributed team.
A proactive and collaborative approach to solving technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Supporting, maintaining and enhancing the global KDB+ estate.
Designing efficient, high-performance solutions to complex trading requirements.
Partnering with traders, quants and engineers to deliver reliable and compliant technology solutions.
Testing and validating solutions against business, regulatory and risk requirements.
Identifying opportunities to improve the KDB+ platform and development practices.Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
Contributing to platform design, technical implementation and operational support.