kbd+ Developer

Senior kdb+ Developer – Capital Markets InnovationAre you a seasoned kdb+ developer with a passion for high-performance systems and a deep understanding of capital markets? If you’re looking to lead technical delivery, mentor others, and shape the next generation of scalable time-series data platforms, this opportunity is for you.What’s on OfferYou’ll join a high-performing consulting team delivering mission-critical solutions for leading financial institutions, working across large-scale, data-intensive environments. With full autonomy and ownership of the development lifecycle, you’ll architect and scale systems that process billions of rows of real-time and historical market data.This is a chance to not only write exceptional code but to shape strategy, support and mentor colleagues, and stay at the forefront of kdb+, q, and adjacent technologies.What You’ll Be DoingLeading technical delivery across client-facing capital markets projectsDesigning and implementing robust kdb+ systems to manage massive time-series datasetsTranslating complex trading and analytical requirements into high-performance solutionsMentoring junior and mid-level developers, promoting technical excellenceOwning the full SDLC: from development through to support and optimisationDriving innovation in real-time data processing and analyticsWhat You’ll Bring5+ years of hands-on kdb+ and q experienceProven track record of scaling production-grade kdb+ systemsStrong Unix/Linux scripting skillsExcellent stakeholder engagement—able to communicate across quant, trading, and tech teamsDomain expertise in capital markets or investment bankingPassion for clean, elegant, and performant codeNice to HaveExperience with Python, AWS/GCP/Azure, or other time-series platformsFamiliarity with tick data, electronic trading, or real-time analyticsPrior leadership or people management experience