Senior kdb+ Architect (Greenfield Project)

Data Intellect Limited; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & wellbeing

Global opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Data Intellect is seeking a Senior kdb+ Architect to lead a greenfield kdb+ platform build for a top-tier Investment Banking client in New York. You will define system architecture, shape data models, and own end-to-end delivery of high-performance, low-latency solutions.

You will collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while advancing the firm's analytics stack.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
• Designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scalable systems.
• Experience with real-time and historical data streams.
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting background.
• Proven technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in capital markets or investment banking.
• Passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting quality and performance standards.
• Design robust kdb+ architectures handling billions of rows of time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into code.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.
• Own the full development lifecycle for client applications.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead in kdb+, q, and related tech.

Skills

kdb+/q

Time-series data

Architectural design

Unix/Linux scripting

Technical leadership

Communication

Capital markets experience

Performance optimization

Job description

Every query matters. Every millisecond counts. Every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance.

AtData Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos.

If you're a seasonedkdb+ engineer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact - we want to hear from you.

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior kdb+ Architect based in New York to lead a greenfield kdb+ platform build for a top‑tier Investment Banking client. This role offers true end‑to‑end ownership, spanning real‑time and historical market data ingestion through to high‑performance analytics and downstream visualisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in defining and shaping the overall system architecture, making critical design decisions around data models, scalability, performance and resiliency. The work sits at the heart of the market data stack and demands deep expertise in kdb+/q, low‑latency systems, market data feeds and analytic frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to influence technical direction, work closely with front‑office-aligned systems and build a strategic platform from the ground up while showcasing their architectural and performance optimisation expertise.

As a Senior kdb+ Engineer at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll:

• Lead technical deliveryon client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
• Design and implement robust kdb+ architecturesthat handle billions of rows of time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analyststo translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
• Mentor and guidejunior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Own the full development lifecycleby developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
• Drive innovationby staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and adjacent technologies.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
• Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scalingkdb+ systems in production.
• Experience working with and architecting both real-time and historical systems.
• Strong background inUnix/Linux environmentsand scripting.
• Demonstratedtechnical leadershipand decision-making in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience incapital markets or investment banking, understanding the domain and its demands.
• A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience withPython,cloud platforms(AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
• Exposure totick data,real-time analytics, orelectronic trading systems.
• People management or team leadership experience.

Why Join Data Intellect?

• Global opportunities– work with clients in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond.
• Continuous learning– access to paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Clear progression paths– biannual promotion cycles and regular 1:1s to support your growth.
• Healthcare & wellbeing– provider dependent on region.
• Referral bonuses, social events, and more– we work hard and celebrate harder.

About Us

Data Intellectis a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk, and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spanskdb+,data engineering,regulatory tech, andenterprise platforms and we’re growing fast.

Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.

Ready to lead the next generation of kdb+ solutions?