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Data Intellect

Senior kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Company 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 ...

Data Intellect

kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

If you're a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity! What You'll Be Doing

Data Intellect

Senior kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$114K - $157K/yr

Company 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 ...

Data Intellect

Senior kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$114K - $157K/yr

Company 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 ...

Data Intellect

Senior kdb+ Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$59.50 - $78.75/hr

As a Senior kdb+ Developer 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 ...

Data Intellect

kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

If you're a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity! What You'll Be Doing

Kanak Elite Services Inc

KDB+ Developer

Dallas, TX · On-site

KDB+ Developer Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 1 year A leading global financial institution is seeking a highly skilled KDB+ Developer to support its unified ...

Data Intellect

Senior kdb+ Developer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$59.50 - $78.75/hr

As a Senior kdb+ Developer 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 ...

Data Intellect

kdb+ Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

If you're a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity! What You'll Be Doing

CGI Inc.

Senior KDB+ Developer

Cary, NC · On-site

$50.50 - $66.75/hr

Senior KDB+ Developer Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main location: United States, North Carolina, Cary Position ID:J0726-1097 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - What we do matters By ...

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Mastech Digital

Senior KDB+ Developer

Jersey City, NJ · Remote

$90 - $100/hr

We are currently seeking a Senior KDB+ Developer for our client in the Financial Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Kdb Application Developer

New York, NY

For more details please visit our website www.epro-tech.com Kdb Application Developer with primary focus on data warehousing and deep knowledge of equities/derivatives products. * Experience in kdb ...

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How much do kdb jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for kdb in the United States is $58.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $68.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Kdb position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kdb developer, you need a deep understanding of the q programming language, time-series data manipulation, and strong analytical abilities, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with the Kdb+ database system, industry-standard development tools, and ideally certifications in finance or technology are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with technical and business teams. These competencies enable you to efficiently design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data solutions in fast-paced financial or trading environments.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for a Kdb developer?

As a Kdb developer, your daily tasks often include designing and developing data ingestion pipelines, implementing real-time analytics, and optimizing queries within the Kdb+ environment. You’ll collaborate closely with traders, data scientists, and systems engineers to ensure that data solutions meet business requirements and perform efficiently. Troubleshooting and performance tuning are frequent activities, as is writing and maintaining scalable q code. You may also be involved in developing dashboards or reports, deploying updates, and supporting users with data-related issues.

What is a Kdb job?

A Kdb job typically involves working with Kdb+, a high-performance time-series database commonly used in finance for real-time data analysis and complex queries. Professionals in these roles develop, maintain, and optimize Kdb+ databases, write queries in the Q programming language, and work with large-scale financial datasets. They often collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and software engineers to improve data processing efficiency and support decision-making. Kdb roles are prevalent in investment banks, hedge funds, and financial institutions that require rapid data retrieval and analytics.

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Infographic showing various Kdb job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Contract. Highlights an 77% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,875 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets)

Data Intellect

New York, NY

Contractor

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

As a kdb+ Consultant 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

  • 7+ 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 Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
  • Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems.
  • People management or team leadership experience.
Additional Information

Contract and permanent opportunities available. Please note - some clients require 5 days per week on-site. 

Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world's most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We're growing, fast!

Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.

Ready to lead the next generation of high performance kdb+ solutions?

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