KDB Lead Developer

Job Title: KDB Lead Developer

Location: Dallas, TX

Position Type: Contract 

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite 

Rate: 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.         

o Lead the architecture and development of KDB+/q-based systems for real-time and historical data processing.
• Design, develop, and maintain KDB+/q applications for real-time and historical data ingestion, analytics, and processing
• Build and optimize time-series databases that support trading, risk, and research systems
• Create data loaders, APIs, and tools to support quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers
• Build or maintain HMI trading infrastructure, including simulation or back-testing platforms
• Tune system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with stakeholders—traders, analysts, quants, and other developers—to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Participate in peer code reviews, contribute to architecture discussions, and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Support production deployments, including testing, monitoring, and system health maintenance Candidate Profile / Required Qualifications
• Proficiency in KDB+ and the q programming language—ideally with 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in a trading, quant analytics, or financial services environment
• Strong understanding of time-series data structures, real-time data processing, and tick-level data handling
• Adept at performance tuning, query optimization, and building scalable systems
• Familiarity with Python or other languages for integration or supporting tooling (commonly used alongside KDB+)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams, including quantitative researchers and technology groups
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field is often preferred
• Bonus: Experience with equities, high-frequency trading, simulation frameworks, or investment banking/hedge fund environments
 

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