Java Developer with KDB
Posted 2 weeks ago by Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK
Summary: The role is for a kdb+/q Developer with a focus on designing large kdb+ systems and developing low-latency systems in a Unix/Linux environment. The position requires strong computer science fundamentals and experience with financial products. The assignment is expected to last for one year with the possibility of extension and requires onsite presence 2-3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop large kdb+ systems.
- Implement modern software development practices.
- Develop applications in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
- Engage in core Java development.
- Work on low-latency systems and tick data capture.
- Utilize knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading.
- Handle 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: City of London
Country: UK
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.
