KDB Developer

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. is seeking a KDB Developer to join the FICC tech team in Jersey City on an 18 month W2 contract. You will work on low-latency data analytics solutions and high-availability systems for front-office needs.

Requirements include 4+ years of KDB development, strong KDB/q skills, UNIX/Linux proficiency, and experience with scripting languages. Python experience and FICC domain exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Grad (4 year)/Post grad in Computer Science (or relevant work experience in large scale IT environment).
• At least 4+ years of hands on KDB development experience.
• Strong KDB/q skills with a thorough understanding of q internals such as tp, rdb, hdb, and tick data storage.
• Solid knowledge of the UNIX / Linux environment.
• Strong experience in one or more scripting languages (Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripting).
• Experience in designing and developing ETL processes for the project's data warehouse.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply critical thinking to a variety of situations.
• Experience in Python is preferred.
• Experience in FICC business large Financial Institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities technology team to build and maintain high-availability, globally deployed systems.
• Contribute to low-latency front-office data analytics solutions for the FICC business.
• Work on the KDB technology stack to support data analytics needs across the platform.

Skills

KDB/q

Unix/Linux

Scripting languages

ETL design

Financial domain (FICC)

Python experience

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in CS/related

Tools

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Java

Job description

KDB Developer
18 Month W2 Contract
Jersey City
$70/hour

The successful candidate will be joining the Fixed Income Currencies and Commodities technology team, which has a proven track record of delivering critical low-latency front-office data analytics solutions to the FICC businesses. The candidate will be working in the FICC KDB technology team, helping to build and maintain high availability, globally deployed systems.

Requirements:

• Grad (4 year)/Post grad in Computer Science (or relevant work experience in large scale IT environment)


• At least 4+ years of hands on KDB development experience


• Strong KDB/q skills with a thorough understanding of q internals such as tp, rdb, hdb, and tick data storage


• Solid knowledge of the UNIX / Linux environment


• Strong experience in one or more scripting languages (Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripting)


• Experience in designing and developing ETL processes for the project's data warehouse


• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply critical thinking to a variety of situations


• Experience in Python is preferred


• Experience in FICC business large Financial Institution is preferred

Technical Skills:

• Strong KDB experience


• Solid knowledge of the UNIX/Linux environment


• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell script)


• Knowledge of Java a plus

Soft Skills:

• Effective written and oral communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects


• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment