KDB/q developer

American Cybersystems, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Senior KDB/q Developer for a 12-18 month hybrid contract (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Must have 10+ years in IT with strong KDB+ and tick-data experience, plus Linux/UNIX and ETL skills.

You will join the FICC technology team to build low-latency data platforms for global markets. The role requires hands-on expertise, agile collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of IT experience and hands-on KDB development.
• Strong KDB/q skills with TP, RDB, HDB, and TICK DATA STORAGE understanding.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX environments and ETL processes.
• FICC experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong scripting in Python, Perl, or shell.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KDB-based data platform for FICC.
• Collaborate with global teams across EMEA and US.
• Translate requirements into robust low-latency solutions.
• Design and implement ETL for data warehouse.
• Work in agile delivery model with stakeholders.

Skills

KDB+/q

Unix/Linux

Python

Scripting

FICC knowledge

ETL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Hadoop

UNIX Shell

KDB+ tools

Job description

Senor KDB/q Developer

Position Type: Full time, Hybrid Onsite Contract --- (***Hybrid Position - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work in a week!!!) Duration: 12-18 Months contract Location: Jersey City, NJ 07302.

Position Description

MUST HAVE SKILLS and Experience: Must have Min. 10+ Years of experience in IT. This is Not a Lead Role. Need a Hands-on Senior KDB Developer with a strong recent relevant KDB experience and TICK Architecture experience / Knowledge is MANDATORY. KDB+ experience is a MUST. KDB (Kx Systems) Strong KDB experience. FICC experience is NOT Mandatory, Only Preferred.

ETL Tools Experience Solid knowledge of the LINUX / UNIX Environment Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Shell script) Knowledge of JAVA a plus

Key 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.

Background

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. The current team structure is global, spread over London, Dublin, Singapore and the US. As a group, we communicate at all levels within the organization. A long list of new features needs to be developed for the FICC business. Strong software engineering skills are required as this is role is not restricted to understanding the technology, but also the business requirements and architectural vision of the platforms. Knowledge of any of the following business areas encompassing FX, Rates and Credit is desired. The candidate will be experienced in working with an agile delivery model and be good at communicating with other developers both in EMEA and the US as part of a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a great opportunity to work in business focused solutions-based development team. It is expected that the candidate plays an active role in developing the KDB based data platform, maintain existing KDB based FICC Data platform and be able to articulate effectively with all stakeholders.
• The candidate will be a highly skilled KDB developer capable of taking existing production architecture and ambiguous/changing requirements into stride.
• The candidate will then come up with cohesive, intelligent and logical solutions to problems, which not only meet the immediate requirements of the global business, but also provide an avenue for further extension.
• Development is primarily KDB based, with peripheral technologies including python, UNIX shell scripting, and Hadoop and related technologies. The candidates repertoire should include knowledge of client-server/distributed technologies.
• The candidate will be working in the FICC horizontal technology team, helping to analyze, design, build and deploy multi-tier, high availability systems globally deployed systems.
• The candidate will be experienced in working with an agile delivery model and communicating with other developers both in EMEA and the US as part of a global team.

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.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS

Hourly Pay Rate Range: $90/hr-$100/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Thank you!

Sunil Nanda Innova Solutions Inc. Tel: [phone] Email ID: [email protected]