Senior KDB Software Engineer
Role summary
KX is seeking a Senior KDB Software Engineer to enhance its product suite. This role involves leveraging expertise in q/kdb+ and software engineering within Agile environments, utilizing containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and contributing throughout the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include product development, acting as a Subject Matter Expert, influencing architecture, developing and deploying code, gathering requirements, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires a minimum of 5 years in q/kdb+, 3 years in JavaScript, proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker, experience with Linux and Git, and software development skills in Python or similar languages.
About KX:
Our mission is to accelerate data and AI-driven innovation with high performance analytics solutions, enabling our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises. KX is trusted by the world's top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.
Time series and vector data analytics and management are at the heart of our products, independently benchmarked as the fastest on the market. They help our customers process data at unmatched speed and scale and empower LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications and turbocharge their favourite analytics tools in the cloud, on premise, or at the edge
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KX technology enables the discovery of richer, actionable insights for faster, better-informed decision making which drives competitive advantage and transformative growth for our customers. KX operates across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacifi
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Role Overvi**
ew:As a Senior KDB Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cutting-edge product suite. You will utilize your expertise in q / kdb+ and software engineering to drive innovation and deliver solutions that meet the high-performance demands of KX’s diverse customer base. Your role will involve collaborating within Agile environments, applying containerization and orchestration skills, and contributing throughout the software development lifecyc
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Responsibilit**
- ies:Develop and improve the KX product suite with a primary focus on q / kdb+ developm
- ent.Act as a Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations, customization, and optimizat
- ion.Influence the application’s design and architecture, develop, test, and deploy c
- ode.Engage with users to gather requirements, support integration needs, and provide user train
- ing.Troubleshoot technical issues, assist in user configurations, and ensure smooth deploym
- ent.Collaborate across cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to achieve project go
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Requirem**
- ents:q / kdb+ Development: Minimum of 5 years of experience working with q /
- kdb+.JavaScript Development: At least 3 years of hands-on experience with JavaSc
- ript.Containerization and Orchestration: Proficiency with Kubernetes and Do
- cker.Operating Systems and Version Control: Solid experience working with Linux and
- Git.Software Development Skills: Proven track record of developing software solutions in Python or similar languages (e.g., Java, C#,
- C++).Bonus Skills: Familiarity with machine learning concepts or experience with Go program
- ming.Agile Methodology: Demonstrated experience working within Agile environm
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Location & Workplace**
Type:This position takes on a Hybrid working model based in Toronto, Canada, Dublin, Ireland or Budapest, Hu
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- enefits:Competitiv
- e SalaryIndividually tailored training and skills dev
- elopmentPrivate healthcare package and Employee Assistance P
- rogrammeEnhanced maternity and paternity
- packageWellness Days and Volunte
er Days.