Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
London/Glasgow/Bournemouth , UK
Summary: We are looking for a KDB+/q Developer to create and enhance high-performance time-series data systems for real-time analytics and trading applications. The role requires strong expertise in KDB and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure system reliability and data quality. The position is based onsite five days a week in London, Glasgow, or Bournemouth. Experience in financial analytics and trading systems is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain kdb+/q applications, including tickerplants, RDBs, and HDBs.
- Build Real Time and historical market data pipelines.
- Optimize queries and systems for low latency and high throughput.
- Integrate kdb+ with internal platforms, APIs, and market data feeds.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure data quality and system reliability.
- Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineering teams.
Key Skills:
- Strong proficiency in kdb+/q and time-series data processing.
- Experience with market data, trading systems, or financial analytics.
- Solid knowledge of Linux, Scripting, version control, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Python, Kafka, or cloud platforms is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
KDB Developer/KDB+ Engineer
London/Glasgow/Bournemouth (Onsite 5 days per week)
Experience in KDB is the main criteria for qualification.
Overview:
We are seeking a KDB+/q Developer to design, build, and optimize high-performance time-series data systems for Real Time analytics and trading applications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain kdb+/q applications, including tickerplants, RDBs, and HDBs.
- Build Real Time and historical market data pipelines.
- Optimize queries and systems for low latency and high throughput.
- Integrate kdb+ with internal platforms, APIs, and market data feeds.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure data quality and system reliability.
- Collaborate with quants, traders, and engineering teams.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in kdb+/q and time-series data processing.
- Experience with market data, trading systems, or financial analytics.
- Solid knowledge of Linux, Scripting, version control, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Python, Kafka, or cloud platforms is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.