KDB+ Support Engineer

Location: New York

Job Title:

KDB+ Support Engineer

Location:

New York, NY Duration:
Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $71.59/hr (W2) Job  About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description We are seeking an Application Programmer III to join our dynamic MAPS Electronic Trading Data Services team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in real-time KDB+ applications and a proven ability to support and enhance data platforms that process large-scale, time-sensitive market data. Responsibilities:
Provide production support for multiple KDB+ applications serving Global Markets across asset classes. Develop and maintain Q code and utilities for data ingestion, querying, and analytics. Troubleshoot real-time and batch data issues, ensuring stability and performance at terabyte scale. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to analyze requirements and deliver solutions. Follow ITIL practices for Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

Manage work items and releases using Jira and related tools. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience developing or supporting KDB+ applications, or completion of Level 3 QDeveloper certification from KX Academy. Proficiency in the Q programming language.

Experience with real-time KDB+ systems processing large data volumes. Comfortable working in a Unix/Linux environment. Strong spoken and written communication skills for user support and stakeholder collaboration. Familiarity with ITIL processes for Incident, Problem, and Change Management. Preferred

Skills:

Experience supporting electronic trading or market data platforms. Hands-on work with Jira for planning, incident tracking, and change workflows. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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