KDB/q Developer

$90-95 pr hr on W2 
Jersey City, NJ

Relocation Open 

Must have: KDB/q, Tick data storage

Introduction

This is a great opportunity to work in business focused solutions-based development team. As a KDB/q Developer, you will play an active role in developing the KDB based data platform, maintain existing KDB based FICC Data platform, and effectively communicate with stakeholders. You will be working with a global team in an agile delivery model to design, build, and deploy high availability systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing the KDB based data platform
• Maintaining existing KDB based FICC Data platform
• Providing cohesive solutions to ambiguochanging requirements
• Working with peripheral technologies including Python, UNIX shell scripting, and Hadoop
• Analyzing, designing, building, and deploying multi-tier, high availability systems
• Communicating with developers in EMEA and the US as part of a global team

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