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Job responsibilities Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Spearhead the design and development of real-time, mission-critical trading platform using KDB+/q Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with technologies like Kafka and AMPS Team player to innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize for performance and stability Foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive business success Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 5+ years of experience in developing KDB+/q application in financial services preferably in the Equities domain, including experience in building tickerplant, real time subscriber and historical database Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and applied experience Proficiency in data structures and performance tuning Proficiency in testing and debugging low latency applications Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices Open-minded and willingness to learn Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Expertise in GenAI and Copilot is preferable Experience with Java/Spring is preferable Experience with Kafka, AMPS and FIX protocol is preferable UI Development experience in React JS is preferable Experience with cloud deployment, design and development concerns is preferable Understanding of the Prime business, in particular Equity Finance - Locate and Positions Management is preferable
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.