Graduate STEM Developer (January 2027)

Data Intellect; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Holiday entitlement increase

Continuous learning opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Data Intellect is excited to recruit graduates for its Graduate Academy in Belfast. You will embark on a 3-month training program to become a proficient kdb+ Developer, learning the Q language and time-series data tools.

After training, you will have opportunities to work with leading banks and hedge funds across major financial hubs, with international travel and a collaborative, supportive team culture. Availability to start January 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in any STEM field.
• Must be willing to relocate to one of our global hubs after training.
• Strong communicators, both written and verbal.
• Problem solvers eager to learn and grow.
• Team players with a collaborative spirit.
• Detail-oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Coding experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 3-month training program at Belfast HQ to become a kdb+ Developer.
• Dive into Q programming language and kdb+ time series database.
• Work with world-leading investment banks and hedge funds after training.
• Be prepared to travel internationally to major financial hubs as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Coding experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (2:1)

Tools

kdb+

Q language

Job description

Data Intellect Graduate Academy January 2026

Are you passionate about technology and travel?

At Data Intellect we’re looking for driven individuals with a passion for technology and a global mindset to join our Graduate Academy. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with world's fastest time-series database and analytics engineand travel internationally!

Job Description

What We Offer:

• No prior experience? No problem! Our comprehensive 3-month training program held at our Belfast HQ combines guided learning, hands-on work experience and personalised career guidance to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a kdb+ Developer, even without prior experience. You will join an intake of other like-minded Graduates, all starting on a level playing field!
• Become a kdb+ expert! You'll dive deep into the world of Q programming language and kdb+ time series database, developed by KX Systems. This specialized knowledge will set you apart when working with world-leading investment banks and hedge funds to capture, store, analyse and visualise huge volumes of financial data.
• Travel internationally working with the biggest names in Finance! Once you've completed your training, exciting opportunities await! You will work with world leading investment banks and hedge funds in major financial hubs like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto!
• A supportive and collaborative environment: You'll join a close-knit community of passionate problem-solvers who believe in teamwork, continuous learning and celebrating each other's successes.
• Excellent benefits package: We offer a competitive starting salary of £28,000 rising to £30,000 after passing probation, along with other benefits such as private healthcare, increasing holiday allowance, continuous learning opportunities and exciting social events.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in any STEM field.
• Must be willing to relocate to one of our global hubs upon completion of training*
• Strong communicators, both written and verbal.
• Problem solvers eager to learn and grow.
• Team players with a collaborative spirit.
• Detail-oriented with a "can-do" attitude.
• Coding experience is a bonus

Please note, this job application is only for those who are available to start work in January 2027. If you are due to graduate in Summer 2027, please apply for the Graduate STEM Developer (Summer 2027) role on our careers page.

Hear from our Grads:

"I studied Finance at Queens and went on to do my MSc in Software Development. I joined as a Graduate kdb+ Engineer and after completing the training, I am now currently living in London working in a hedge fund! I really like the friendly culture and social events at DI and how everyone is happy to help with any questions you have." - Ciara

"I’m Caitlin and I’ve been with DI for just over 2 years and I now live in Singapore for my job! I work in a support team for a leading investment bank and I’m loving it. The social side of DI is one of the reasons I love working here!" - Caitlin

Additional Information

Who We Are:

Simply put – we turn big data problems into smart data solutions

Data Intellect is a leading data and technology consultancy specialising in cutting-edge financial and capital markets technology solutions.

Our Application Process:

• Screening Call: A friendly chat with our Talent Team to get to know you better (approx. 20-30 minutes).
• kdb+ test:An opportunity for you to explore the technology
• Graduate Assessment Day: A chance to showcase your skills and potential at our Belfast HQ (approx. 3-4 hours).
• Feedback and Decision: You'll receive constructive feedback and if successful, there will be a job offer coming your way!

Please note, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

* When you submit an application you will be asked to confirm which of our global hubs you are willing to travel to. If you tick "none", your application will not progress.

Fair employment and equal opportunities

Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection processes.