KDB Developer

Role description

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the worlds leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC. As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and driven KDB Developer to join our team, contributing to advanced data solutions for leading global financial institutions. We look for individuals who are strategic, thrive in a dynamic environment, and possess strong analytical capabilities to solve complex business challenges. Responsibilities • Work alongside our global clients as part of our KDB consulting practice • Operate as a Subject Matter Expert for product installations and customization • Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including influencing the overall design and architecture of the application and developing, testing, and deploying the code • Interact with users to understand requirements and integration needs, deploy applications, assist with user configurations, troubleshoot issues, and perform training • Support users in accessing and querying data Requirements • 3 years in a software engineering or development role with KDB/Q • Strong academic background in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology • Demonstrable track record of developing successful software solutions in programming languages such as Java / C++ /Python • Competency in using deployment tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity • Strong initiative, with a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new tools and technologies We offer/Benefits • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized) • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided) • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided) • Employee Assistance Program • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • Paid Time Off • Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection • Accident Insurance • Employee Discounts • Pet Insurance • Employee Stock Purchase Program