KDB Developer

EPAM Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; 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

Referral Bonus

Diversity Networks

Certifications access

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a skilled KDB Developer to join our team, delivering advanced data solutions for leading global financial institutions from our London offices.

You will work in a consulting capacity, operating as a Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations, guiding design and implementation, and collaborating with clients through deployment and training phases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software engineering using KDB+/Q.
• Strong background in finance, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• Experience with Java, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Work with global clients as part of the kdb+ consulting practice.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations and customization.
• Contribute to all SDLC phases including design, tests, and deployment.
• Interact with users to understand requirements and perform training.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Java

C++

Python

Jenkins

TeamCity

Tools

KX Software Stack

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 driven KDB Developer to join our team, contributing to advanced data solutions for leading global financial institutions.

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

Kdb+ is the world's fastest time-series database, deployed in markets as diverse as financial trading, space exploration, telecommunications, and Formula One racing. Kdb+ combines streaming, in-memory and historical data in a simple and unified platform.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our global clients as part of our kdb+ consulting practice
• Operate as Subject Matter Expert for KX 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 with accessing and querying data

Requirements

• 3+ years in a software engineering / development role using KDB+/Q
• Strong academic background in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology
• Track record of developing successful software solutions in programming languages such as Java / C++ / Python
• Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins / TeamCity
• Self-starter who is proactive and driven, with a passion 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