kbd+ Developer

In this role you lead technical delivery for capital markets projects, designing scalable kdb+ systems to handle massive time-series data. You’ll mentor engineers and own the full development lifecycle, from design to optimization, while collaborating with quant and trading teams. You shape real-time data processing strategies and drive innovation in data analytics. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence mission-critical platforms at a leading financials-focused consultancy.

• Lead technical delivery across client-facing capital markets projects
• Design and implement robust kdb+ systems for massive time-series datasets
• Translate complex trading and analytical requirements into high-performance solutions
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers to promote technical excellence
• Own the full SDLC from development through to support and optimization
• Drive innovation in real-time data processing and analytics

• 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ and q experience
• Proven track record of scaling production-grade kdb+ systems
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across quant, trading, and tech teams
• Domain expertise in capital markets or investment banking
• Passion for clean, elegant, and performant code

• stakeholder engagement
• mentoring and leadership
• clear communication
• kdb+
• q
• Unix/Linux scripting