KDB Developer

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This role is for a KDB Lead Developer in Dallas, TX, on a contract basis. Key skills include KDB+, q programming, and time-series data expertise, with 2–5+ years in financial services. A degree in a related field is preferred.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
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🗓️ - Date discovered
September 13, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
On-site
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Dallas, TX
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Programming #Computer Science #Monitoring #Deployment #Data Processing #Mathematics #Data Ingestion #Databases #Code Reviews #Python #Scala
Role description
Hi Our client is looking for KDB Lead Developer for a long-term project in Dallas, TX, below is the detailed requirement. Job Title : KDB Lead Developer Location : Dallas, TX Duration : Contract Job description: • 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 With Regards Rajkumar, Lorven Technologies, Inc. 101 Morgan Lane | Suite 209 | Plainsboro | NJ 08536 Tel: -609-799-4202 • 247 | Fax:609-918-4204 Email: raj.k@lorventech.com| Web: www.lorventech.com Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America