Responsible for implementing, supporting, and maintenance of kdb+ Systems for fortune 500 clients. Providing specialized kdb+ system support, upgrading the system and testing new releases of the core product. Implementation and development of processes and procedures for the build-out and management of Kx system platforms, utilizing technical skills in – Q/Kdb+, UNIX/Linux, Matlab, SQL, Perforce, Perl, Python, HTML, CSS, and XML. Working in AGILE team framework. Creating interface with Real Time kdb+ database to provide data for T+0 TCA reports. Managing releases and code deployment for system used globally. Working with Kx customers on hardware/software issues related to kdb+. Utilize knowledge of Financial regulatory reporting, Securities Exchange Commission, FINRA, as well as the Institution’s Net Capital calculation in compliance with SEC Rule 15c31. Implementing release procedures for upgrades and delivery of patches. Utilising agile software development model, using JIRA, Perforce, wiki and Jenkins to coordinate development cycles production releases, along with AutoSys to schedule jobs. Creating daily data loaders to transfer data files from different servers into the client’s databases. Automating business user’s workflow based on user requirements. Utilizing knowledge of Market Data, Equities, FX, Orders and Executions, Corporate Accounting, and General Ledger. Training and advising the client’s workers application in development and best practices; Kx and market surveillance practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related quantitative discipline plus two years-experience in the job offered or related position in the Kx field.
The minimum required experience in the job offered or related occupation must include two years of experience implementing, supporting, and maintenance of kdb+ systems for fortune 500 clients. It must also include: build-out and management of Kx system platforms; Creating interface with Real Time kdb+ database to provide data for T+0 TCA reports; Working with Kx customers on hardware/software issues related to kdb+; Knowledge of Financial regulatory reporting, Securities Exchange Commission, FINRA, as well as the Institution’s Net Capital calculation in compliance with SEC Rule 15c3. Must have expert experience with kdb+ database and q programming language and the full product suite of kdb+ systems.
This role is based in New York.
| Apply To: | Lauren Osbahr – First Derivatives US Inc. |
| Mailing Address: | 45 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006 |
| Work Site Address: | 45 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006 |
| Telephone: | 646 625 3100 |
