KDB Data Engineer

Barclays; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a KDB Data Engineer to deliver KDB+ solutions for their Rates Electronic Trading business. This role involves software development, collaboration with teams, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in Q/KDB+ and front office systems, with a focus on scalable and performance-optimized solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Q/KDB+ on Linux.
• Development in front office / electronic trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Participating in code reviews.

Skills

Software development

Communication

Tools

Q/KDB+

Java

Python

C++

Maven

Git

AWS

Containers

Job description

As a Barclays KDB Data Engineer, you will deliver KDB+ solutions to support the growing Rates Electronic Trading business. The KDB technology team in Barclays is responsible for the development and support of front office applications and systems used by the macro business globally. In this role, you will be involved in the design, development, unit testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of a transformational enterprise project with high visibility.

To be successful as a KDB Data Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Software development experience with Q/KDB+ on Linux
• Development in front office / electronic trading systems
• Handling and analyzing large amounts of tick data
• Building production-quality infrastructure

Other valued skills include:

• Experience with Java, Python, or C++
• Experience with Maven, Git, Team City, AWS, or Containers
• Knowledge of Agile and SDLC processes
• Understanding of Macro markets
• Excellent communication skills

Additional considerations:

You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk management, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technological skills, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location and Compensation:

This role is based in New York, NY, with a secondary location in Whippany, NJ.

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, excluding additional compensation or benefits.

Purpose of the role:

To design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies to enhance business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities include:

• Developing and delivering high-quality software solutions with scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized code.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participating in code reviews and promoting a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed on industry trends and contributing to technology communities.
• Following secure coding practices and implementing effective unit testing.

Expectations for Assistant Vice President:

• Influencing decision-making, contributing to policy development, and collaborating across functions.
• Leading a team or guiding collaborative assignments, setting objectives, and coaching employees.
• Demonstrating leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• Managing risks, developing policies, and ensuring controls are in place.
• Engaging in complex data analysis and communicating sensitive or complex information effectively.
• Influencing stakeholders and supporting the organization’s values and mindset.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.