kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets)

Data Intellect•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance. At Data Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos. If you're a proficient kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you. As a kdb+ Consultant at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production.
Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects.
Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding of the domain and its demands.
A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems.
People management or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data.
Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies.