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Lead KDB Engineer

Morgan Stanley
New York City, NY Full-time 11/25/2025 $150k - $210k per year
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience

Job Description

The Market Risk Technology Director will develop and support a kdb+ database system for risk engine outputs, working on scalable solutions for computing Market Risk while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with kdb+/Q
  • Proficiency in Python and PyKX for data analytics and processing
  • Experience in designing and building large-scale business-critical systems
  • Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms
  • Ability to understand market risk domain and its data and implement efficient data solutions

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain kdb+ databases and risk engine components
  • Develop solutions in Q/kdb+, Python/PyKX to enhance market risk data processing
  • Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for market risk analytics
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for market risk technology
  • Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues within KDB+ and risk analytics platforms