About this role
Job title: Senior KDB Developer
Senior KDB Developer in Chennai will join the Surveillance Enhancement Program to build and enhance the automated market abuse surveillance platform. You will develop backend q/KDB components and UI using Delta Stream Dashboard, apply ML/AI techniques, and collaborate with analysts to meet MAR/MiFID/Dodd-Frank obligations. This role requires strong coding standards and documentation practices and will involve working with globally distributed teams.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain backend components using q/KDB for the surveillance platform.
- Build UI and workflows using Delta Stream Dashboard builder.
- Perform data analysis and apply ML/AI libraries to detect market abuse patterns.
- Collaborate with business analysts and surveillance users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide effort estimates to project managers and contribute to project planning.
- Adhere to coding standards and release processes; keep specification docs updated in SharePoint.
- Work with geographically dispersed teams.
What We're Looking For
- Technical: 4+ years of hands-on development experience using q/KDB in the financial domain.
- Proficiency with JIRA for issue tracking and SCRUM boards.
- Prior experience with ML/AI libraries; solving real-world problems is a plus.
- Functional: Strong understanding of Financial Markets asset classes (FX, FI, Equities, Rates, Commodities & Credit) and various trade types (OTC, exchange traded, Spot, Forward, Swap, Options).
- Surveillance domain knowledge, regulations (MAR, MIFID, CAT, Dodd Frank).
- Education: Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; good release process knowledge; ability to work with geographically diverse teams.
Nice to Have
- Python, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Investment Banking.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: Not disclosed.
- Benefits: Not specified.