KDB Developer

EPAM Systems; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity policy

Group life protection

Give as You Earn

Cycle to Work

Employee referral bonus

Diversity networks

Access to skills certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a highly skilled KDB Developer to join our team and deliver innovative data solutions for leading global financial institutions. You will work in a dynamic environment, shaping the architecture and collaborating across geographies to deploy robust applications.

You should bring 3+ years in software development with KDB+/Q, solid programming in Java/C++/Python, and hands-on experience with CI tools like Jenkins or TeamCity. A proactive learner attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering or development with KDB+/Q.
• Strong academic background in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology.
• Proven track record of delivering software solutions in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity.
• Proactive learner with interest in new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with global clients in the KDB+ consulting practice.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for installations and customization.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle including design, testing, and deployment.
• Interact with users to capture requirements, assist with configurations, and train users.
• Assist users in accessing and querying data and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Java

C++

Python

Jenkins

TeamCity

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in STEM/Finance

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

Job description

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated KDB Developer to join our team, contributing to innovative data solutions for leading global financial institutions.

We seek professionals who are strategic, thrive in a dynamic environment, and possess strong analytical capabilities to solve complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our global clients as part of our KDB+ consulting practice
• Operate as a Subject Matter Expert for product installations and customization
• Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including influencing the overall design and architecture of the application and developing, testing, and deploying the code
• Interact with users to understand requirements and integration needs, deploy applications, assist with user configurations, troubleshoot issues, and perform training
• Support users in accessing and querying data

Requirements

• 3+ years in a software engineering or development role with KDB+/Q
• Strong academic background in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology
• Demonstrable track record of developing successful software solutions in programming languages such as Java/C++/Python
• Competency in using deployment tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity
• Strong initiative, with a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new tools and technologies

We offer

• Private Healthcare Package
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity policy
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Diversity Networks
• Access to a range of skills and certifications