Morgan Stanley · 1 month ago
Lead KDB Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $210K/yrMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm, and they are seeking a Lead KDB Engineer to develop and support a kdb+ database system for Market Risk technology. This role involves designing scalable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while providing technical leadership.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain kdb+ databases and risk engine components
Develop solutions in Q/kdb+, Python/PyKX to enhance market risk data processing
Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for market risk analytics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions
Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for market risk technology
Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues within KDB+ and risk analytics platforms
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with kdb+/Q
Proficiency in Python and PyKX for data analytics and processing
Experience in designing and building large-scale business-critical systems
Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms
Ability to understand market risk domain and its data and implement efficient data solutions
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to act autonomously in complex decision-making
Capacity to develop and manage operational initiatives that align with business goals
Good communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Java, kdb Insights a plus
Architectural understanding of kdb+ and distributed computing
Exposure to big data technologies such as Apache Spark
Familiarity with Agile software development and DevOps best practices
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Knowledge of cloud-based data processing frameworks and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Financial technologies(FinTech) or background in finance
Benefits
Commission earnings
Incentive compensation
Discretionary bonuses
Other short and long-term incentive packages
Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
Founded in 1935
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Chairman and CEO
Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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