**KDB+ Developer** **Jersey City, NJ** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Development **Industry:** Financial Services **Reference ID:** JN -082025-103246 **Date Posted:** 08/13/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/y5pQIW + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** **Hybrid Remote | 2 weeks per month onsite in Jersey City, NJ** The Senior KDB+ Developer will support a startup investing app within a large, well known asset management firm. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ Pay: $90 - $105/hr W2 **Experience Requirements:** + Over 10 years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years working with kdb+/q systems. + Strong understanding of kdb+/q tick architecture, UNIX OS internals, low-level networking, and CPU architecture. + Proficient in designing and maintaining unit tests using frameworks like QCumber. + Skilled in building applications with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability. + Experience with C/C++ or Golang is a strong plus. + Familiarity with Equities Electronic Trading, including Smart Order Routers, Market Data, or Order Management Systems is desirable. + Advanced scripting skills for automation (e.g., Python, Bash). + Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, including tools like Git and Jenkins. + Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across complex technology stacks. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in Agile environments. **Education Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_