KDB Developer

We are

At Synechron we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industryleading digital solutions. Synechrons progressive technologies and optimization strategies span endtoend Artificial Intelligence Consulting Digital Cloud & DevOps Data and Software Engineering servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models Digital Underwriting mobilefirst applications and more. Over the last 20 years our company has been honored with multiple employer awards recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about Synechron has a global workforce of 14500 and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a skilled KDB developer to join our team in New York City. As a KDB developer candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining KDB applications to support highfrequency trading and financial data analysis. Candidate will work closely with traders quants and other developers to design and implement efficient and robust solutions using KDB.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within New York NY is$120k $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain KDB applications to support highfrequency trading and financial data analysis.

• Collaborate with traders quants and other developers to design and implement efficient and robust solutions.

• Ensure clean and efficient coding practices and adherence to industry best practices.

• Proactively identify opportunities for optimization and performance improvement.

• Work independently and collaboratively to meet project deadlines.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in KDB development for investment banking.

Requirements:

• 5 years of commercial experience in KDB development.

• Strong proficiency in KDB and Q programming language.

• Experience in designing and implementing KDB applications for highfrequency trading and financial data analysis.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.

• Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in investment banking industry.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.

• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).

• Maternity & paternity leave plans.

• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical dental vision life insurance and long/shortterm disability (plans vary by region).

• Retirement savings plans.

• A higher education certification policy.

• Commuter benefits (varies by region).

• Extensive training opportunities focused on skills substantive knowledge and personal development.

• Ondemand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.

• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.

• Cutting edge projects at the worlds leading tierone banks financial institutions and insurance firms.

• A flat and approachable organization.

• A truly diverse funloving and global work culture.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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