Senior KDB+ Developers
Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong KongSenior KDB+ Developers
Position Overview
We are partnering with several leading global financial firms looking for KDB+/q Developers. These roles sit within high-performing electronic trading and analytics teams. You will help build and maintain large, real-time market data systems used directly by traders, researchers, and compliance teams.
Location & Visa Support
- Hong Kong Roles: Opportunities are available on-site in Hong Kong.
- Visa Sponsorship: Full Hong Kong work visa sponsorship provided for successful candidates.
Top Requirements (Most Important)
- Expert KDB+/q Skills: Deep knowledge of the q language and kdb+ tick architecture.
- Fast Code: Ability to write highly optimized code that processes data instantly.
- Big Data Handling: Experience querying and analyzing huge amounts of market ad trade data.
- Platform Building: Skills to design systems for real-time data capture and data access.
Daily Responsibilities
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with researchers (quants) and tech teams to build useful tools.
- API Development: Create and improve APIs and shared software components.
- Automation: Automate system tests, software builds, and performance tracking.
- Testing: Use test-driven methods (TDD/BDD) to check software before it goes live.
General Skills (Good to Have)
- Math & Finance Basics: Understanding of basic statistics and how trading data works.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to fix complex data issues quickly.
- Good Communication: Ability to explain technical ideas to global team members.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and value different viewpoints
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