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Senior KDB+ Developers

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong
Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

Senior KDB+ Developers

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong

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

Job ID  172823
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