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Senior kdb+ Architect (Greenfield Project)

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Pay not postedNew York, NYSenior

Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Not posted

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales (not covered)
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Technical lead

What they ask for

Experience

  • 5+ yearshands-on kdb+ development

Tools

  • kdb+
  • q
  • Unix/Linux
  • Python
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Azure
  • time-series databases
  • tick data
  • electronic trading systems

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  • Company stage: Later private32%
  • Individual contributor or manager: Technical lead47%

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What you’ll do

  • 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.

What you’ll bring

  • 5+ 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.
  • Experience working with and architecting both real-time and historical systems.
  • Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.

About Data Intellect

Belfast-based specialist consultancy (formerly AquaQ Analytics) building high-performance kdb+/q time-series systems for trading, risk and trade surveillance at global financial institutions.

Private Late · 200–500 people

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
Pay not posted
Location
New York, NY
Employment type
Full-time
Experience requirements
  • 5+ years: hands-on kdb+ development (required)

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