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 world’s 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 an experienced and driven Senior KDB+ Developer to join our team, delivering advanced solutions to empower operational insights and drive innovation across diverse industries.
By leveraging KDB+, the world’s fastest time-series database, you will play a key role in supporting cutting-edge, data-centric applications for our global clients.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or development using KDB+/Q
• Strong academic foundation in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology
• Expertise in developing software solutions using programming languages such as Java, C++, Python
• Familiarity with deployment tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity
• Demonstrable problem-solving ability and a self-driven approach to learning and mastering new tools and technologies
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.
  Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
  This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $80,000 - $170,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position

• Work alongside global clients as part of our KDB+ consulting practice
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations and customizations
• Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including influencing application design and architecture and developing, testing, and deploying code
• Interact with users to gather requirements, understand integration needs, support deployments, and troubleshoot issues
• Assist with user configurations, data access, and querying support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance solutions
• Optimize database performance and ensure system reliability for mission-critical applications
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies to recommend enhancements to existing projects
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster continuous improvement within the team