Senior Lead Developer

Role: KDB Lead Developer Location: Dallas, TX Duration: 6+ Months 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 Bonus: Experience with equities, high-frequency trading, simulation frameworks, or investment banking/hedge fund environments?