KDB Developer

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled KDB Developer with 6+ years of experience in q and KDB+ development for a global financial markets project in Bengaluru, India.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications using kdb+/q.
• Build and optimize time-series databases for large-scale financial market data.
• Develop and enhance Tick Architecture, including real-time data ingestion and streaming analytics.
• Design end-to-end data ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics pipelines.
• Work across the Front-to-Back Trade Lifecycle, including trade capture, enrichment, validation, risk, and post-trade processing.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of Trade Surveillance solutions, including market abuse detection, alert generation, and compliance-driven workflows.
• Optimize RDB/HDB performance, query execution, and data storage strategies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, quantitative teams, and technology teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, establish development standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Drive technical excellence through architectural guidance and development best practices.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in q and KDB+ development, including architecture and optimization of large-scale time-series data platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with kdb+/q (KX) development.
• Deep understanding of kdb+ Tick Architecture, RDB/HDB, and streaming analytics.
• Experience designing and optimizing high-performance time-series database solutions.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and the Front-to-Back Trade Lifecycle.
• Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and scalable data processing.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Ability to design end-to-end data ingestion, transformation, and analytics pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Trade Surveillance platforms.
• Knowledge of market abuse detection, alert generation, and compliance-driven workflows.
• Exposure to rules-based and model-driven surveillance systems.
• Experience working in Investment Banking or Capital Markets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed data processing technologies.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment

About the Company

Luxoft is a global leader in digital transformation and technology services, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age. With a strong focus on innovation and customer success, Luxoft delivers cutting-edge solutions across various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about data and have a proven track record in KDB+ development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our exciting projects.