kdb+ Engineer - Capital Markets

2w2 weeks ago

Data Intellect

London, GB · Contract · £150,000 – £200,000

About this role

Join the world's largest kdb+ consultancy, where every query matters and every millisecond counts. Data Intellect thrives on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments, pushing boundaries without ego.

As a Senior kdb+ Engineer, you'll lead technical delivery on client projects, designing robust architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data. You'll collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant code.

You'll mentor junior developers, own the full development lifecycle, and drive innovation by staying ahead of emerging kdb+ and AI technologies. The team comprises engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to technical excellence.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of data-driven finance with some of the world's most data-intensive financial institutions. Contract and permanent opportunities are available in a fast-growing, specialist consultancy.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production.
Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects.
Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding the domain and its demands.
A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data.
Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting, and maintaining all code for client applications.
Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

Fair employment and equal opportunity workplace with an inclusive environment.
Accommodations available throughout the assessment and selection process.
Opportunity to work on high-performance systems for some of the world's most data-intensive financial institutions.
Be part of a fast-growing specialist data and technology consultancy.
Access to cutting-edge kdb+, AI, and emerging technologies.