kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets)

Data Intellect; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Data Intellect, a specialist data and technology consultancy, is seeking aSenior kdb+ Consultant to lead high-performance time-series solutions for top financial firms. You will own design, delivery and ongoing support of critical client applications, partnering with quants, traders and analysts to translate business needs into elegant, scalable code.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in kdb+ development, strong leadership, and deep Unix/Linux scripting experience.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development with Q and time-series data.
• Experience designing and scaling kdb+ architectures in production.
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting background.
• Demonstrated leadership in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in capital markets or investment banking.
• Commitment to clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical delivery on client projects to set quality and performance standards.
• Design and implement kdb+ architectures for large-scale time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate requirements into code.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Own full development lifecycle from development to maintenance.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead in kdb+, q, and related tech.

Kenntnisse

kdb+ expertise

Q language

Time-series data

Unix/Linux

Technical leadership

Capital markets

Code quality

Tools

Python

AWS

GCP

Azure

Jobbeschreibung

Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance.

At Data Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos.

If you're a proficient kdb+ engineer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

As a Senior kdb+ Consultant at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll:

• Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
• Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• 7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
• Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production.
• Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding of the domain and its demands.
• A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
• Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
• Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems.
• People management or team leadership experience.

Additional Information

Contract and permanent opportunities available.

Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We’re growing, fast!

Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.

Ready to lead the next generation of high performance kdb+ solutions?

Challenge Accepted.