KX Engineer
TATA Consultancy Services Ltd.
Minneapolis, MN
Job posting number: #7306784 (Ref:tsc-358633)
Posted: April 21, 2025
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Must Have: Hands-on experience with kdb+ and q programming language
• Solid understanding of time-series data and database internals
• Experience with real-time data ingestion and analytics pipelines
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, or IoT data (preferred)
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python or Shell for automation
• Understanding of Linux/Unix environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and performance tuning expertise
Roles & Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain kdb+/q solutions for real-time and historical data processing
• Build performant data pipelines and analytics workflows using KX technologies
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate kdb+ into larger enterprise systems
• Optimize queries and database schemas for performance and scalability
• Support deployment, monitoring, and incident management for kdb+ environments
• Contribute to documentation and best practices for kdb+ development
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Good communication
Stakeholder management
Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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