KDB+ / q Real-Time Analytics Engineer (Hybrid)

GFT Technologies SE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a KDB+ / q Developer to support real-time and historical data processing in Toronto. The role involves designing data pipelines with Apache Flink and optimizing KDB+ applications. Candidates should have a background in investment banking technology, with strong skills in query optimization and communication. This position offers a hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in KDB+ / q development for analytics platforms.
• 2+ years of experience in query optimization and schema design.
• Experience with low-latency system design and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain streaming data pipelines using Apache Flink.
• Develop and optimize KDB+ / q applications for analytics.
• Collaborate with traders and risk teams for decision support.

Skills

KDB+ / q development

Query optimization

Real-time data processing

Knowledge of trading workflows

Kafka experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Apache Flink

CI / CD tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Job description

A leading technology company is seeking a KDB+ / q Developer to support real-time and historical data processing in Toronto. The role involves designing data pipelines with Apache Flink and optimizing KDB+ applications. Candidates should have a background in investment banking technology, with strong skills in query optimization and communication. This position offers a hybrid work model with 2-3 days in the office.