About the Role THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT ROLE (Green card or US citizenship required) Caspian One is seeking an experienced KDB+ Developer to join a leading financial institution in New York City. This role is focused on supporting and enhancing front-office market data platforms that are critical to trading operations. You’ll work closely with front-office stakeholders and global technology teams to build high-performance, low-latency systems using KDB+/q. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to business-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain KDB+/q-based applications for real-time and historical market data • Collaborate with traders, quants, and technologists to gather requirements and deliver solutions • Optimize system performance and ensure scalability • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a time-sensitive environment • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical best practices Required Skills • Strong hands-on experience with KDB+/q • Solid understanding of market data systems and time-series databases • Experience working in front-office or trading environments • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with other programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) • Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) or containerization (e.g., Docker) • Knowledge of financial instruments and trading workflows What We Offer • Opportunity to work on high-impact, performance-critical systems • Exposure to front-office teams and global stakeholders • Competitive compensation and contract structure • A collaborative and fast-paced environment