kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets)
Skills
About the role
Company Description
Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance.
At Data Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos.
If you're a proficient kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Job Description
As a Senior kdb+ Engineer at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll:
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.
Qualifications
What You Bring
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 of the domain and its demands.
A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.
Bonus Points For:
Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems.
People management or team leadership experience.
Additional Information
Contract and permanent opportunities available.
Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We’re growing, fast!
Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities
Ready to lead the next generation of high performance kdb+ solutions?
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