Senior KDB Developer - (Fixed Income Algorithmic Trading/KDB+/Q/UNIX/Linux)

Senior KDB Developer - (Fixed Income Algorithmic Trading/KDB+/Q/UNIX/Linux)

Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Algorithms Application Programming Interface (API) Finance Fixed Income Front Office Hedging Income / Revenue Management Market Data Qunit Risk Management Software Development Stakeholder Management Technical Support

Summary: The Senior KDB Developer role focuses on developing and supporting algorithms for Fixed Income products within a fast-paced trading environment in London. The position requires collaboration with traders to deliver innovative solutions and involves technical support and compliance with regulatory standards. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of office and remote work. Candidates should possess strong KDB+ and quantitative finance skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions for Fixed Income Algo Trading.
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to real-time KDB+ processes, APIs, and schemas.
  • Create dashboards in Altair Panopticon to monitor algorithm performance and compliance.
  • Perform statistical analysis of algorithms, market data, and client behaviour.
  • Provide technical support (3rd line) and assist with production monitoring and releases, including occasional out-of-hours activities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in software delivery.

Key Skills:

  • KDB+ / Q with strong hands-on experience (TorQ framework advantageous).
  • Front Office knowledge of Fixed Income or quantitative finance.
  • UNIX/Linux OS proficiency.
  • Experience with software delivery processes, testing frameworks (qspec, qunit).
  • Knowledge of Altair Panopticon preferred.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

I am hiring for Senior KDB Developer – FI Algo Trading

Location: Broadwalk House, 5 Appold St, London EC2A 2DA | Hybrid (60% Office, 40% Remote)

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior KDB Developer to join the FI Algo Trading IT team in London. The role involves developing, analysing, and supporting pricing, trading, hedging, and risk management algorithms for Fixed Income products within a fast-paced front office environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions for Fixed Income Algo Trading .
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to real-time KDB+ processes , APIs, and schemas.
  • Create dashboards in Altair Panopticon to monitor algorithm performance and compliance.
  • Perform statistical analysis of algorithms, market data, and client behaviour.
  • Provide technical support (3rd line) and assist with production monitoring and releases, including occasional out-of-hours activities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in software delivery.

Key Skills Required:

  • KDB+ / Q with strong hands-on experience (TorQ framework advantageous)
  • Front Office knowledge of Fixed Income or quantitative finance
  • UNIX/Linux OS proficiency
  • Experience with software delivery processes, testing frameworks (qspec, qunit)
  • Knowledge of Altair Panopticon preferred
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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