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<section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-69fa2ec2-c7b0-8397-8c81-758ff923a065-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="799ffa13-97cb-4fd0-8709-d2c472aa7c37" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"><h1 data-section-id="12rugx8" data-start="0" data-end="39"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2" data-end="37">Job Title: Senior KDB Developer</strong></span></h1><p data-start="41" data-end="127"><strong data-start="41" data-end="56">Experience:</strong> 5+ Years<br><strong data-start="68" data-end="81">Location:</strong> United Kingdom<br><strong data-start="95" data-end="115">Employment Type:</strong> FTC 12 Month</p><hr><h2 data-section-id="1neonr9" data-start="134" data-end="155"><span role="text"><strong data-start="137" data-end="155">About the Role</strong></span></h2><p data-start="156" data-end="380">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong data-start="188" data-end="212">Senior KDB Developer</strong> to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in <strong data-start="293" data-end="303">kdb+/q</strong>, real-time data processing, time-series analytics, and production support.</p><p data-start="382" data-end="635">In this role, you will design and develop high-performance market data solutions, optimize existing systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, low-latency applications for trading, analytics, and risk management platforms.</p><hr><h2 data-section-id="1pzghrs" data-start="642" data-end="669"><span role="text"><strong data-start="645" data-end="669">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="670" data-end="1439"><li data-section-id="e3hwh9" data-start="670" data-end="772">Design, develop, and maintain <strong data-start="702" data-end="725">kdb+/q applications</strong> for real-time and historical data processing</li><li data-section-id="1g0syoq" data-start="773" data-end="876">Build scalable and low-latency data pipelines for market data, trading, analytics, and risk systems</li><li data-section-id="4qz24w" data-start="877" data-end="972">Optimize existing q frameworks, databases, and applications for performance and reliability</li><li data-section-id="1p6pf85" data-start="973" data-end="1083">Provide <strong data-start="983" data-end="1012">Tier 2 production support</strong>, including issue debugging, log analysis, and system troubleshooting</li><li data-section-id="1v6zrje" data-start="1084" data-end="1198">Collaborate with business users, quants, analysts, and engineering teams to gather and understand requirements</li><li data-section-id="m17ete" data-start="1199" data-end="1282">Ensure data integrity, system stability, and high availability across platforms</li><li data-section-id="4o88tm" data-start="1283" data-end="1368">Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and best practice implementation</li><li data-section-id="14rm035" data-start="1369" data-end="1439">Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="f1fffu" data-start="1446" data-end="1485"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1449" data-end="1485">Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="1486" data-end="2098"><li data-section-id="163uc3e" data-start="1486" data-end="1546">Strong hands-on experience with <strong data-start="1520" data-end="1544">kdb+ / q programming</strong></li><li data-section-id="2lnljn" data-start="1547" data-end="1619">Experience working with <strong data-start="1573" data-end="1617">real-time streaming and time-series data</strong></li><li data-section-id="1hzgimx" data-start="1620" data-end="1710">Strong understanding of market data systems, trading platforms, or financial analytics</li><li data-section-id="wiruyw" data-start="1711" data-end="1780">Experience building high-performance and low-latency applications</li><li data-section-id="d84fv5" data-start="1781" data-end="1847">Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting</li><li data-section-id="tb5suk" data-start="1848" data-end="1920">Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and production support experience</li><li data-section-id="1vandhi" data-start="1921" data-end="1993">Familiarity with distributed systems and large-scale data processing</li><li data-section-id="16f3fsd" data-start="1994" data-end="2045">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li data-section-id="lb87bv" data-start="2046" data-end="2098">Strong communication and collaboration abilities</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="1wqigrm" data-start="2105" data-end="2136"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2108" data-end="2136">Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="2137" data-end="2402"><li data-section-id="19qngbh" data-start="2137" data-end="2209">Experience in Capital Markets, Trading, or Financial Services domain</li><li data-section-id="i56xs5" data-start="2210" data-end="2272">Exposure to cloud platforms and containerized environments</li><li data-section-id="8cbquz" data-start="2273" data-end="2344">Knowledge of Python, Java, or other programming languages is a plus</li><li data-section-id="jmtuzy" data-start="2345" data-end="2402">Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="19wvjiw" data-start="2409" data-end="2428"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2412" data-end="2428">Why Join Virtusa</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="2429" data-end="2692"><li data-section-id="z4b8l8" data-start="2429" data-end="2488">Work on cutting-edge real-time data and trading systems</li><li data-section-id="1kezek0" data-start="2489" data-end="2574">Opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled engineering and quantitative teams</li><li data-section-id="hbwwwa" data-start="2575" data-end="2623">Fast-paced and innovation-driven environment</li><li data-section-id="av3w9f" data-start="2624" data-end="2692">Career growth and learning opportunities in financial technology</li></ul><hr><p data-start="2699" data-end="2790" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="2699" data-end="2790" data-is-last-node="">Interested candidates can apply by sharing their updated CV at priyankajoshi@virtusa.com</strong></p></div></div></div></div><div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">&nbsp;</div><div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"><div class="text-center">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></section><div class="pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]" aria-hidden="true">&nbsp;</div><p>Provide Tier 2 production support, debugging issues, analyzing logs, and resolving data or system problems</p><p>Collaborate with business users, quants, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand requirements.</p>

<section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-69fa2ec2-c7b0-8397-8c81-758ff923a065-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="799ffa13-97cb-4fd0-8709-d2c472aa7c37" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"><h1 data-section-id="12rugx8" data-start="0" data-end="39"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2" data-end="37">Job Title: Senior KDB Developer</strong></span></h1><p data-start="41" data-end="127"><strong data-start="41" data-end="56">Experience:</strong> 5+ Years<br><strong data-start="68" data-end="81">Location:</strong> United Kingdom<br><strong data-start="95" data-end="115">Employment Type:</strong> FTC 12 Month</p><hr><h2 data-section-id="1neonr9" data-start="134" data-end="155"><span role="text"><strong data-start="137" data-end="155">About the Role</strong></span></h2><p data-start="156" data-end="380">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong data-start="188" data-end="212">Senior KDB Developer</strong> to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in <strong data-start="293" data-end="303">kdb+/q</strong>, real-time data processing, time-series analytics, and production support.</p><p data-start="382" data-end="635">In this role, you will design and develop high-performance market data solutions, optimize existing systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, low-latency applications for trading, analytics, and risk management platforms.</p><hr><h2 data-section-id="1pzghrs" data-start="642" data-end="669"><span role="text"><strong data-start="645" data-end="669">Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="670" data-end="1439"><li data-section-id="e3hwh9" data-start="670" data-end="772">Design, develop, and maintain <strong data-start="702" data-end="725">kdb+/q applications</strong> for real-time and historical data processing</li><li data-section-id="1g0syoq" data-start="773" data-end="876">Build scalable and low-latency data pipelines for market data, trading, analytics, and risk systems</li><li data-section-id="4qz24w" data-start="877" data-end="972">Optimize existing q frameworks, databases, and applications for performance and reliability</li><li data-section-id="1p6pf85" data-start="973" data-end="1083">Provide <strong data-start="983" data-end="1012">Tier 2 production support</strong>, including issue debugging, log analysis, and system troubleshooting</li><li data-section-id="1v6zrje" data-start="1084" data-end="1198">Collaborate with business users, quants, analysts, and engineering teams to gather and understand requirements</li><li data-section-id="m17ete" data-start="1199" data-end="1282">Ensure data integrity, system stability, and high availability across platforms</li><li data-section-id="4o88tm" data-start="1283" data-end="1368">Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and best practice implementation</li><li data-section-id="14rm035" data-start="1369" data-end="1439">Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="f1fffu" data-start="1446" data-end="1485"><span role="text"><strong data-start="1449" data-end="1485">Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="1486" data-end="2098"><li data-section-id="163uc3e" data-start="1486" data-end="1546">Strong hands-on experience with <strong data-start="1520" data-end="1544">kdb+ / q programming</strong></li><li data-section-id="2lnljn" data-start="1547" data-end="1619">Experience working with <strong data-start="1573" data-end="1617">real-time streaming and time-series data</strong></li><li data-section-id="1hzgimx" data-start="1620" data-end="1710">Strong understanding of market data systems, trading platforms, or financial analytics</li><li data-section-id="wiruyw" data-start="1711" data-end="1780">Experience building high-performance and low-latency applications</li><li data-section-id="d84fv5" data-start="1781" data-end="1847">Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting</li><li data-section-id="tb5suk" data-start="1848" data-end="1920">Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and production support experience</li><li data-section-id="1vandhi" data-start="1921" data-end="1993">Familiarity with distributed systems and large-scale data processing</li><li data-section-id="16f3fsd" data-start="1994" data-end="2045">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li data-section-id="lb87bv" data-start="2046" data-end="2098">Strong communication and collaboration abilities</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="1wqigrm" data-start="2105" data-end="2136"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2108" data-end="2136">Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="2137" data-end="2402"><li data-section-id="19qngbh" data-start="2137" data-end="2209">Experience in Capital Markets, Trading, or Financial Services domain</li><li data-section-id="i56xs5" data-start="2210" data-end="2272">Exposure to cloud platforms and containerized environments</li><li data-section-id="8cbquz" data-start="2273" data-end="2344">Knowledge of Python, Java, or other programming languages is a plus</li><li data-section-id="jmtuzy" data-start="2345" data-end="2402">Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices</li></ul><hr><h2 data-section-id="19wvjiw" data-start="2409" data-end="2428"><span role="text"><strong data-start="2412" data-end="2428">Why Join Virtusa</strong></span></h2><ul data-start="2429" data-end="2692"><li data-section-id="z4b8l8" data-start="2429" data-end="2488">Work on cutting-edge real-time data and trading systems</li><li data-section-id="1kezek0" data-start="2489" data-end="2574">Opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled engineering and quantitative teams</li><li data-section-id="hbwwwa" data-start="2575" data-end="2623">Fast-paced and innovation-driven environment</li><li data-section-id="av3w9f" data-start="2624" data-end="2692">Career growth and learning opportunities in financial technology</li></ul><hr><p data-start="2699" data-end="2790" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="2699" data-end="2790" data-is-last-node="">Interested candidates can apply by sharing their updated CV at priyankajoshi@virtusa.com</strong></p></div></div></div></div><div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">&nbsp;</div><div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"><div class="text-center">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></section><div class="pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]" aria-hidden="true">&nbsp;</div><p>&nbsp;</p>

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