Java Developer with KDB
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1768935904
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a kdb+/q Developer involves designing large kdb+ systems and requires extensive experience in kdb+/q, along with a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals. The position is full-time with onsite requirements of 2-3 days per week and is classified as inside IR35. The contract duration is for one year with potential for prolongation, starting ASAP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop large kdb+ systems.
- Implement modern software development practices.
- Work in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
- Develop core Java applications.
- Build low-latency systems and capture tick data.
- Utilize knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading.
- Work with various financial products including Equities, Futures, Options, and FX.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in kdb+/q.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals.
- Experience in Unix and/or Linux environments.
- Core Java development experience.
- Experience with low-latency systems.
- Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading.
- Experience with financial products like Equities, Futures, Options, and FX.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: kdb+/q Developer
Start date: ASAP
Duration of assignment: -1 year (potential prolongation)
Onsite requirements: 2-3 days/week
Working hours: full time
Contract type: Inside IR35
Must have skills
- Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems.
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices.
- Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
- Core Java development experience is often required.
- Experience with low-latency systems development and tick data capture.
- Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading data is highly beneficial.
- Experience with various financial products like Equities, Futures, Options, and FX is ideal.
Reference
CR/130329_1768833880
Date
19 Jan 2026