EPAM Systems

KDB / Quant Developer (Python) - Trading & Analytics Focus

EPAM Systems$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in KDB+/q development
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and quantitative tasks
  • Familiarity with financial market data, especially equities and options
  • Strong background in data analysis, statistics, and quantitative methodologies
  • Experience in front-office trading environments is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve KDB+/q data platforms for trading and analytics
  • Manage large-scale time-series trading data for equities and options
  • Create analytics pipelines for quantitative research and trading insights
  • Work collaboratively with traders and quantitative analysts to produce data-driven solutions
  • Design and optimize data ingestion and querying processes in KDB environments
  • Utilize Python for data analysis and workflow integration
  • Support the development of data models and analytics frameworks for trading

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
  • Collaborative work with traders and quantitative teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge trading data analytics projects
  • Potential involvement in high-impact financial decision making
  • Insight into quantitative research and trading strategies
Full Job Description
Our client is looking to expand their team with KDB / Quant Developers to support upcoming demand in trading and data analytics programmes. While project details are still evolving, the focus will be on quantitative development, working closely with trading and quantitative teams. This role will suit candidates with a strong quantitative mindset, experience working with financial datasets, and the ability to build high-performance data analytics solutions. Responsibilities Develop and enhance KDB+/q data platforms for trading and analytics use cases Work with large-scale time-series trading data (equities and options) Build analytics pipelines to support quantitative research, reporting, and trading insights Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to deliver data-driven solutions Design and optimise data ingestion, querying, and performance tuning within KDB environments Use Python for data analysis, tooling, and integration with analytics workflows Support development of data models and analytics frameworks aligned to trading use cases Requirements Strong KDB+/q experience Proven Python skills for data analysis and/or quantitative development Experience working with financial markets data (preferably equities and/or options) Solid understanding of data analysis, statistics, and quantitative methodologies Desirable Experience working in front-office or trading environments Exposure to quant research, modelling, or strategy development Knowledge of market microstructure or derivatives data Experience handling large-scale, high-frequency datasets

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. EPAM's services include software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering, and the company has a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that help its clients achieve their business goals. EPAM has been recognized as a leader in the digital services industry by a number of independent research firms, and the company has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about EPAM Systems
Size
58,824 employees
Market Cap
$18.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$327.1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+26.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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