kdb+ Developer

Data Intellect; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist data and technology consultancy is seeking a kdb+ Developer in Belfast. You will collaborate with business users to define application requirements, develop and maintain code, mentor junior developers, and analyze large-scale time-series data. With a focus on client-facing communication and problem-solving, this role offers hybrid working, professional development, and clear progression pathways.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Professional development

Clear progression pathway

Global opportunities

Healthcare & wellbeing

Referral bonuses, social events, and more

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.
• Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
• Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
• Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.

Skills

kdb+ development

q language

Unix/Linux environments

problem-solving skills

client-facing communication

Job description

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• Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
• Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
• Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
• Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
• Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.
• Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking is a plus but not essential.

Bonus Skills (Not Required):

• Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking.
• Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms, or other time-series databases.
• Exposure to project leadership or people management.
• Contribution to internal tools, documentation, or community initiatives.

Additional Information

Why Join Data Intellect?

• Hybrid & flexible working – balance your time between home and our global offices.
• Professional development – access to paid training in technical and leadership skills.
• Clear progression pathway – biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s with your People Leader.
• Global opportunities – work with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto.
• Healthcare & wellbeing – provider dependent on region.
• Referral bonuses, social events, and more – we work hard and celebrate harder.

About Us

Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots 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+, data engineering, regulatory tech, and enterprise platforms, and 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 grow your kdb+ career with us?

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