Software Developer (KDB+/Q)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm is seeking talented kdb+/q developers to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with researchers and traders to design and implement a robust kdb+ architecture, ensuring efficient data management and support during live trading. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure that powers data access for users globally. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous learning and development are encouraged. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Up to 4 years of experience in a relevant role using kdb+/q.
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain service-oriented kdb+ architecture.
• Own key parts of the infrastructure and support critical services.

Skills

kdb+/q

Communication Skills

Continuous Learning

Fast-paced Work Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

SQL

Job description

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Department: Technology

Position Overview:

kdb+/q developers at Squarepoint work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, test, and maintain our service-oriented kdb+ architecture. As a kdb+/q developer, you will contribute to designing our model of reality, normalizing diverse datasets to generate it. You will also build robust, scalable infrastructure to expose data to users worldwide.

You will have a high degree of responsibility, owning key parts of the infrastructure and acting as level 2+ support for critical services during live trading.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
• Up to 4 years of experience in a relevant role using kdb+/q
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• Experience designing, testing, optimizing, and troubleshooting data-intensive applications
• Experience analyzing and organizing financial data
• Experience with Python, C++, or Rust
• Experience with other database management systems and related technologies such as SQL