kbd+ Developer

Consortia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior kdb+ Developer with expertise in capital markets. In this role, you will lead technical delivery for client-facing projects, design robust systems for time-series data, and mentor other developers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hands-on experience with kdb+, strong Unix scripting skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders across various teams. This position offers the opportunity to innovate in real-time data processing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical delivery across client-facing capital markets projects.
• Designing and implementing robust kdb+ systems.
• Translating complex trading and analytical requirements.

Skills

kdb+ and q experience

Unix / Linux scripting skills

Stakeholder engagement

Clean and performant code

Tools

Python

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Senior kdb+ Developer – Capital Markets Innovation

Are you a seasoned kdb+ developer with a passion for high-performance systems and a deep understanding of capital markets? If you’re looking to lead technical delivery, mentor others, and shape the next generation of scalable time‑series data platforms, this opportunity is for you.

What’s on Offer

You’ll join a high-performing consulting team delivering mission‑critical solutions for leading financial institutions, working across large-scale, data-intensive environments. With full autonomy and ownership of the development lifecycle, you’ll architect and scale systems that process billions of rows of real-time and historical market data.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading technical delivery across client-facing capital markets projects
• Designing and implementing robust kdb+ systems to manage massive time‑series datasets
• Translating complex trading and analytical requirements into high-performance solutions
• Mentoring junior and mid-level developers, promoting technical excellence
• Owning the full SDLC: from development through to support and optimisation
• Driving innovation in real-time data processing and analytics

What You’ll Bring

• 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—able to communicate across quant, trading, and tech teams
• Domain expertise in capital markets or investment banking
• Passion for clean, elegant, and performant code

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python, AWS / GCP / Azure, or other time‑series platforms
• Familiarity with tick data, electronic trading, or real-time analytics
• Prior leadership or people management experience