Overview

We are looking for a KDB Lead Developer to join our front-office technology team, supporting algorithmic trading and high-frequency trading (HFT) initiatives.

This role focuses on developing and optimizing time-series analytics systems, collaborating with quants, traders and technologists to deliver robust, low-latency solutions for market data analysis and strategy performance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain KDB+/q-based data capture, analytics and visualization platforms
  • Optimize time-series data queries and real-time analytics pipelines for performance and scalability
  • Work with quantitative researchers and algo developers to deliver high-performance metrics and diagnostics tools
  • Integrate KDB systems with market data feeds, order management systems and trading platforms
  • Build dashboards and monitoring tools for algorithm performance and market behavior
  • Maintain large-scale tick data stores including data hygiene, normalization and lifecycle management
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure system reliability and uptime

Requirements

  • 8-12 years of professional experience developing with KDB+/q in a financial or trading environment
  • Solid understanding of market data such as Level 1/2, order book dynamics, trades and quotes
  • Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts including VWAP, TWAP, arrival price, slippage and market impact
  • Strong background in time-series data structures, analytics and performance tuning
  • Proficiency in integrating KDB with Python, Java or Kafka and REST APIs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive detail-oriented mindset
  • Effective communicator able to collaborate across business and technical teams

Nice to have

  • Experience with real-time market data capture and event processing
  • Knowledge of equities, FX, futures or fixed income trading workflows
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Dash, Grafana or custom q dashboards
  • Experience working in low-latency high-throughput environments

India

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package:

  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits

Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

[epamgdo] India (About EPAM)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.