KDB+/Q Senior Developer

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Your role

Are you interested in contributing to a core kdb+ data platform used by our trading algorithms and multiple quant teams globally?

Are you interested in large, multi-asset complex systems with both high throughput and low latency requirements?

Do you want a role where you can take responsibility for ensuring technical requirements to maintain security and deploy modern technologies are met?

We're looking for someone who can:
• Work closely with Global Markets including Equities, Futures, and FX, and Technology to deliver regional and global projects
• Implement solutions and develop software components
• Produce secure, stable, and scalable code
• Translate business requirements into designs for global solutions

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Your team

The team work very closely with key global sponsors including trading and quant teams in Execution Services.

Problems vary from high volume, low latency, scalable architecture through to bespoke quantitative analytics for UBS Electronic Trading clients.

The kdb+ platform is a fundamental part of the UBS algo business globally across Equities, Futures, FX, and other products.

Your expertise

• At least one degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics
• Extensive experience in kdb+/q including design of large kdb+ systems and infrastructure
• Deep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and modern software development practices
• Development in a Unix and/or Linux environment
• Low latency systems development and tick data capture
• Market data and algorithmic trading order and execution data
• Ideally, experience in global Equities, Futures, Options, and/or FX products and data
• Strong communication skills

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

How we hire

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