Role in brief
Galaxy is seeking a VP of Data Engineering to lead the development of a cloud-native analytics platform utilizing kdb+ technology. Candidates with extensive kdb+ experience and a background in AWS and Python should consider applying.
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability and quality of real-time data ingestion processes while building and supporting kdb Insights modules that handle billions of messages daily. You will also develop queries and functions to support various trading desks, which is crucial for the company's trading operations.
Galaxy Digital Inc. operates at the intersection of digital assets and data center infrastructure. As part of a global team, you will collaborate with smart and entrepreneurial colleagues in a dynamic environment, focusing on leveraging AI and cloud technologies to enhance performance and reliability across the platform.
Skills that matter here
- kdb+: This role requires extensive experience in kdb+ development for building and supporting data ingestion processes.
- Python: You will utilize Python for data processing and developing functions to support business activities.
- AWS: Experience with AWS is essential for deploying and supporting large-scale kdb+ platforms.
- Kubernetes: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes services in AWS is necessary for managing cloud infrastructure.
- Java: Java will be used in conjunction with kdb+ and Python to support the platform's core processes.
Who this role suits
- A candidate with a strong background in data engineering and extensive experience with kdb+.
- Someone who is proactive and capable of detecting performance bottlenecks in complex systems.
- An individual who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to learn about the crypto industry.
- A professional comfortable with working in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.
From the employer
- Ensure stability and quality of real-time ingestion processes
- Build and support kdb Insights (or KDB-X) modules, packages and pipelines processing billions of real-time messages daily
- Develop performant queries and functions to support business activities across various trading desks
- Build SRE tools focusing on proactive detection of performance bottlenecks across the platform’s core q, Python and Java processes running 24x7 in AWS
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of core kdb+/q development
- Practical experience in developing, deploying and supporting large-scale kdb+ platforms, preferably in AWS
- Hands-on experience with kdb Insights, including advanced usage of microservices and development of packages, pipelines and UDAs (user-defined analytics)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes services in AWS
- Development experience using Python data processing libraries and PyKX
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to building Datadog dashboards with kdb metrics
- Experience with integrating kdb+ with enterprise lakehouses, specifically Databricks
- Experience using AI coding agents in development, testing, release and SRE lifecycles
- Experience in working with crypto products, markets and data
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Benefits may vary depending on location.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This role is office-based in Mumbai.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in kdb+/q development and practical experience in AWS.
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