At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain a cutting-edge kdb+/q architecture for global data access.
- Company: Join Squarepoint, a leader in innovative financial technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, learning opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance by building scalable infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in STEM and experience with kdb+/q required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Position Overview:
kdb+/q developers at Squarepoint work closely with researchers and traders to design, implement, test and maintain our service-oriented kdb+ architecture. As a kdb+/q developer, you will contribute to designing our model of reality, normalizing diverse datasets to generate it. You will also build robust, scalable infrastructure to expose data to users worldwide. You will have a high degree of responsibility, owning key parts of the infrastructure and acting as level 2+ support for critical services during live trading.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject
- Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role using kdb+/q
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
- Experience designing, testing, optimizing and troubleshooting data intensive applications
- Experience analyzing and organizing financial data
- Experience with any of Python, C++, or Rust
- Experience with other database management systems and related technologies such as SQL
Junior Software Developer (KDB+/Q) employer: Squarepoint Capital
Squarepoint is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among elite professionals in the trading industry. Located in New York, employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including discretionary bonuses and comprehensive health and wellness plans, while also having ample opportunities for professional growth and development through mentorship and training programs. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
