Lead Developer (C++ / Java / Q/KDB+) - Prominent Securities Firm - Tokyo

In this role your key focus will be to drive the development of a high-performing time series database (KDB+) essential to the equities operations. You will be critical in driving enhancements on the platform through understanding key requirements of senior business stakeholders.  Your primary responsibilities will include but focused on technical management of consultants, being the SME on this particular platform across the team, be involved in sourcing / integrate data, design and develop API’s to work with both externally and internally sourced data, maintain data quality etc. Additionally, you will support all external feeds into Kdb+, including performance monitoring and tuning.  

To be successful you will be degree educated, with at least 10+ years’ experience in either C++ or Java and be competent in Python as well. Ideally you will have solid experience as a Lead Developer across the Securities / Investment Banking space with good domain knowledge of Equities. Highly advantageous to have experience in Q/KDB+. Working knowledge of DevOps, automated testing and other development practices is necessary. Having good experience working across databases is essential, time series database is a definite advantage. 
   

Outstanding career opportunity to work with the best securities firm in Tokyo, apply now and find out how this opportunity can advance your professional career.