KDB Developer

KDB Developer

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Your career opportunity

You will join our Algo Analytics and Execution Data POD in Equities Electronic Trading. We are a software engineering team using kdb+/q time series technology to handle large volumes of financial markets data each day.

Collecting, storing, analysing and distributing data across multiple systems with varied requirements creates many interesting challenges and gives plenty opportunities for improvements and innovation - including usage of Cloud storage and compute engines. We work very closely with our business colleagues so you will have the opportunity to work directly with our business traders and quantitative analysts.

What you’ll do

• Building and maintaining KDB microservice based applications across multiple locations in a Hybrid (Colo-Campus-Cloud) model across the globe.
• Creating and updating automated reporting based off of KDB stored data.
• Working with quant team to develop and implement new models for algo trading as well as reports based off trading activity.

What you need to have to succeed in this role:

• Prior programming experience.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• SQL experience English at least B2 level.

Nice to have: 

• Experience with kdb+q and tick architecture.
• Experience with qspec testing framework.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• Demonstrable knowledge of market data, trade data.
• Experience with Refinitive/Bloomberg data.
• Experience with designing and developing complex micro services based on business requirements with little to no external guidance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Additional bonuses for recognition awards
• Multisport card
• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).
• Corporate parties & events
• CSR initiatives
• Financial support with trainings and education
• Social fund
• Flexible working hours 
• Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

• Online behavioural test 
• Telephone screen 
• Job Interviews with the hiring manager 

We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!

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