KDB + Developer

Position: KDB + Developer Location: Jersey City, NJ Duration: Long Term Contract, will be extended every 6 months. Work mode: 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remote Pay rate: $70-100/hr on W2 only (NO C2C) Salary for H1 transfer: 130k- 195k/yr on W2 only (NO C2C) • • • Please do not apply if you are looking for C2C • • Notes from hiring manager: we need someone with more kdb+/q experience, rather than someone who has experience connecting to kdb as an app developer. We are not looking for the application developers who have used kdb for this role, but someone with enough experience on kdb internals. q is the programming language for kdb. For this position, a kdb developer is someone who has hands on experience with q. The Expertise You Have Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. • Over 10 years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years working with kdb+/q systems. • Strong understanding of kdb+/q tick architecture, UNIX OS internals, low-level networking, and CPU architecture. • Proficient in designing and maintaining unit tests using frameworks like QCumber. • Skilled in building applications with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability. • Experience with C/C++ or Golang is a strong plus. • Familiarity with Equities Electronic Trading, including Smart Order Routers, Market Data, or Order Management Systems is desirable. • Advanced scripting skills for automation (e.g., Python, Bash). • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Git and Jenkins. • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across complex technology stacks. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile environments. The Skills You Bring Committed to delivering exceptional end-to-end user experiences. • Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes and results. • Passionate about Test Driven Development and writing clean, maintainable, and testable code. • Technically driven and results-oriented leader. • Enthusiastic about learning and adopting new technologies The Value You Deliver • Championing agile development practices through strong engineering expertise and industry best practices. • • Leading with excellence in software design, CI/CD integration, test automation, and performance optimization