Job Details

Reference Number

kdbusa

Location

New York/Jersey City

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date

01/02/2024

Are you interested in a career in software development? If you enjoy working with cutting edge technology and want to make an impact within a dynamic organisation, then AquaQ Analytics is for you. Founded in 2011, we have grown from 3 people to 200 people. We are a young company with a strong focus on developing our employees. We are urgently seeking talented, high performing graduates for roles in the USA (New York and New Jersey)

We are looking for candidates from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) background. Programming experience is beneficial but not necessary as our comprehensive training programming does not assume any prior programming experience.

We are looking for logical thinkers and problem solvers.

Applicants will learn the “q” programming language which is associated with the kdb+ time series database from kx systems (kx.com). The role will entail working with leading investment banks to capture, store, analyse and visualise huge volumes of data. Start date is summer 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with business users to define requirements for new application functionality
• Developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
• Assisting the Project Manager with all aspects of project delivery
• Working as part of a team to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Analysing data and creating reports for clients, incorporating all findings

The profile of the people we are looking for is:

• Minimum 3.6GPA Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or any other scientific/engineering discipline
• Ability to learn new programming languages and financial concepts quickly, logical thinkers and problem solvers
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies
• Good knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• Detail-orientated, results driven and in possession of a can-do attitude
• Capable of working both independently and within a team
• Excellent client facing skills
• Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking is a plus but not essential
• All candidates must have a willingness to travel

All candidates must have eligibility to work in the USA.

AquaQ Analytics Limited is a provider of specialist data management, data analytics and data mining services to clients operating within the capital markets and other sectors. Our domain knowledge, combined with advanced analytical techniques and expertise in best-of-breed technologies, helps our clients get the most out of their data.

Headquartered in Belfast, the company has grown to over 200 consultants, servicing an ever expanding global client base of investment banks and hedge funds. Consultants are based directly on client site or increasingly work out of the Belfast HQ under a near shore operating model. We currently have consultants onsite in the UK, Canada, the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.