KDB+ Developer
Posted 1 week ago by Impellam Group
£90 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are looking for a Senior kdb+ Developer for a contract role at a leading bank in London, requiring expertise in kdb+/q development and experience with time-series data. The position involves designing robust architectures, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing technical leadership. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement of three days in the office. The contract duration is six months with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust kdb+/q architectures for large-scale financial data.
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and analysts to translate business requirements into efficient code.
- Optimise systems for performance and scalability in production environments.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.
- Own the full development lifecycle: design, build, test, and support.
Key Skills:
- Deep expertise in kdb+/q development.
- Strong experience with time-series data and high-volume systems.
- Solid background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and business stakeholders.
- Previous experience in capital markets or investment banking.
- Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.
- Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, or electronic trading systems is desirable.
Salary (Rate): £750.00 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Role: Senior kdb+ Developer
Location : London (3 days per week in-office)
Duration : 6 months
Start Date : ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced kdb+ Developer to join a leading bank in London on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-performance environments and has a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions for time-series data.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust kdb+/q architectures for large-scale financial data.
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and analysts to translate business requirements into efficient code.
- Optimise systems for performance and scalability in production environments.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.
- Own the full development lifecycle: design, build, test, and support.
Required Skills
- Deep expertise in kdb+/q development.
- Strong experience with time-series data and high-volume systems.
- Solid background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and business stakeholders.
- Previous experience in capital markets or investment banking.
Nice-to-Have
- Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, or electronic trading systems.
Contract Details
Location : London office (3 days per week onsite).
Type : Contract.
Rate : £700 - £750 per day
Duration : 6 months+
Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of data-driven finance.