Kdb+ Engineer - Systematic Data Platform

About Millennium Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors. Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact. Meet the Team We are building a world class systematic data platform which will power the next generation of our systematic portfolio engines. The systematic data group is looking for an experienced Kdb+/Q developer, who is able to build out industrial grade infrastructure and design and implement componentry for our central real-time/historical tick repository You will need proven experience managing large financial databases and data sets consisting of real-time and historical market data or order and execution data. Excellent communication skills are an absolute must, as you will be in a fast-paced environment working closely with senior managers, business stake holders, peer development teams, and internal operations organizations. You will be expected to drive our platform from inception to final delivery and support. Experience building/maintaining real-time Kdb+ infrastructures is a must. Architecting large systems with data in the petabytes is a plus. If this is the type of challenge that excites you, we’d love to have a conversation What You'll Do Architect and implement components for the firm’s real-time data capture and analytics generation environmentDevelop key parts of this innovative, wide-ranging systemDesign operational tools to support our infrastructureImplement integration points with non-Kdb+ componentryImplement functionality based on defined APIImplement reusable Kdb+ and C++ application componentryCapable of implementing library-grade softwareLeverage strategic development and operational tools What You Bring 3+ years working with large financial data sets, such as market data, order/execution data, and/or positions data.3+ years of Kdb+/Q, experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.Python experience is a plusProven delivery track recordGood team player with a strong desire to participate and help othersAble to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environmentExcellent communication skills