Junior Data Engineer (KDB)
Summary
Builds high-performance data pipelines and analytics for financial markets using KDB+/q, optimizing data access for traders, quants, and AI-driven reporting.
What will you do?
You will join the AI Markets development team and work with KDB+/q, one of the most advanced time-series database technologies used in financial markets. The team delivers reporting, analytics, and management information for traders, quants, sales teams, senior management, and external clients. You will help develop high-performance data solutions, optimize access to large datasets, and support AI Markets capabilities through scalable analytics and APIs while collaborating with global teams across Europe, Asia, and North America.
We are GFT Poland
WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.
Why Choose GFT?
- A culture of top performance
- Deep tech IT engineering & consulting
- 1200 skilled & top-class experts
- 77% of the team are regular/senior
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Ambitious projects, trainings and tools you need to flourish
- Google Cloud Partner of the Year - for going above and beyond for customers
We offer
- Hybrid work in our client's office (Kraków) 8 days a month
- Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
- Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)
- Online training and certifications
- Access to e-learning platform
- Social events
- Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex data engineering problems
- Strong computer science fundamentals
- Knowledge of functional programming concepts or experience with languages such as Clojure, Haskell, or Scala
- Interest in vectorized programming approaches using Python, R, Matlab/Octave, or Wolfram Mathematica
- Passion for technology, automation, and continuous improvement
- Interest in large-scale data processing and basic statistical concepts
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Linux and client-server technologies
- Interest in cloud infrastructure and AI/ML technologies
- Ability to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of KDB+/q
- Experience with financial markets or trading systems
- Knowledge of API development
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Understanding of monitoring and observability tools
- Exposure to AI/ML projects