Data Intellect

Financial Services

Seniorkdb+Engineer

CA$145–195k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior kdb+ Engineer at Data Intellect. Skills: kdb+, Time-series data, System architecture. Lead technical delivery on client projects. Set standard for quality”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years kdb+ development, Deep expertise in q, Deep expertise in time-series data, Proven experience designing kdb+ architectures, Proven experience implementing kdb+ architectures, Proven experience scaling kdb+ systems, Unix/Linux environments background, Scripting background, Demonstrated technical leadership, Demonstrated decision-making, Excellent communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with AI tooling, Experience with Claude, Experience with Co-Pilot, Experience with Python, Experience with AWS, Experience with GCP, Experience with Azure, Experience with other time-series databases, Exposure to tick data, Exposure to real-time analytics, Exposure to electronic trading systems, People management experience, Team leadership experience

What You'll Do.

Lead technical delivery on client projects

Set standard for quality

Set standard for performance

Design kdb+ architectures

Implement kdb+ architectures

Handle billions of rows

Collaborate with quants

Collaborate with traders

Collaborate with analysts

Translate business needs

Develop performant code

Develop efficient code

Mentor junior developers

Mentor mid-level developers

Guide junior developers

Guide mid-level developers

Foster technical excellence

Own development lifecycle

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client projects; With quants; With traders; With analysts; Junior developers; Mid-level developers

Communication Scope

Explain complex systems

Full Job Description

Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance. At Data Intellect , we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos. If you're a proficient kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you. As a Senior kdb+ Engineer at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll: * Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance. * Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data. * Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code. * Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. * Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications * Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies. ## Qualifications What You Bring * 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data. * Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production. * Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting. * Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects. * Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding of the domain and its demands. * A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement. Bonus Points For: * Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot) * Experience with

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