Senior KDB Developer

Virtusa; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Toronto is seeking a Senior KDB Developer to design and develop high-performance applications for real-time data processing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in kdb+/q, build scalable data pipelines, and provide production support. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance existing systems and deliver efficient solutions. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the development of advanced market data solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in kdb+/q and real-time data processing.
• Experience in enhancing q frameworks and optimizing performance.
• Ability to provide Tier 2 production support and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain kdb+/q applications.
• Build low-latency data pipelines for market data and analytics.
• Collaborate with business users and engineering teams.

Skills

Expertise in kdb+/q

Real-time data processing

Time-series analytics

Production support

Job description

Job Description - Senior KDB Developer (CREQ240308)

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior KDB Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in kdb+/q, real-time data processing, time-series analytics, and production support. This role involves designing high-performance market data solutions, optimizing existing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and low-latency applications.

Description

• Design, develop, and maintain kdb+/q applications for real-time and historical data processing
• Build scalable and low-latency data pipelines for market data, trading, analytics, or risk systems
• Enhance existing q frameworks and optimize performance across applications and databases
• Provide Tier 2 production support, debugging issues, analyzing logs, and resolving data or system problems
• Collaborate with business users, quants, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand requirements