KDB+/q Developer — Hybrid Contract (NJ)

Akkodis; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave including Sick Leave

Holiday pay where applicable

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a KDB+/q Developer for a contract role in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid). The candidate will contribute to a financial services project with strong KDB/q expertise and Linux environments.

Required: 4+ years hands-on KDB development, strong q internals, ETL experience, and Python scripting; familiarity with FICC is a plus. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on KDB development experience.
• Strong KDB/q skills with knowledge of tp, rdb, hdb, and tick data storage.
• Solid UNIX/Linux environment knowledge.
• Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python, Unix shell).
• ETL design/development for data warehouses.
• Ability to learn and apply critical thinking in varied situations.
• Python experience preferred.
• FICC experience with large financial institutions preferred.

Skills

KDB+/q

UNIX/Linux

Perl

Python

ETL processes

Critical thinking

FICC knowledge

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a KDB+/q Developer for a contract role in Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid). The candidate will contribute to a financial services project with strong KDB/q expertise and Linux environments.

Required: 4+ years hands-on KDB development, strong q internals, ETL experience, and Python scripting; familiarity with FICC is a plus. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and long-term engagement.