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Java KDB Automation Tester

Kforce Inc.
  • Westlake, TX
  • Remote
  • $70–$80
1 day ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java KDB Automation Tester in Westlake, TX. Duties:
  • Design, develop, and optimize KDB+ databases and q analytics for high volume trading and market data
  • Develop Python-based AI and quantitative models for research, prediction, classification, and signal generation
  • Apply machine learning techniques to time?series data (feature engineering, model training, evaluation)
  • Build research and backtesting frameworks integrating AI models with historical data
  • Translate quantitative and ML research into robust, production-ready systems
  • Integrate AI models into real-time and batch pipelines
  • Optimize analytics and model evaluation for performance, stability, and scalability
  • Collaborate with quants, product owners, and engineering teams on model deployment and monitoring

Requirements:

  • Experienced in Serenity Cucumber Framework, Selenium, Playwright or Cypress
  • Experienced in Core Java and Java technologies
  • Experience with Capital Markets or Brokerage systems, especially order management
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and uDeploy
  • Background in KDB+ or other time-series databases/vector databases
  • Familiar with Linux environments and Unix shell scripting
  • Familiarity with AI developer assist tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
  • Solid understanding of the FIX protocol and FIX engines
  • Ability to understand sophisticated, end-to-end systems and identify performance, scalability, or resilience bottlenecks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWestlake, TX (
Remote
)
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$70–$80
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Brokerageunmatched
  • Capital Marketsunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Data Modelingunmatched
  • Database Analysisunmatched
  • Database Optimizationunmatched
  • Financial Information eXchange (FIX)unmatched
  • GitHubunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Jenkinsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Machine Learningunmatched
  • Mavenunmatched
  • Order Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Modelingunmatched
  • Product Engineeringunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quantitative Researchunmatched
  • Seleniumunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Unix Shell Programmingunmatched

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