KDB Developer - Contract - London/Hybrid - £700-735pd Inside IR35 in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a KDB Developer for a contract position in London. This role involves developing solutions for a core kdb+ platform and requires extensive kdb+/q experience along with strong software development skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days on-site per week, with compensation of £700-735 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices.
• Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solutions for a core kdb+ data platform used by global trading teams.
• Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems.
• Collaborate with global business sponsors and technology teams.

Skills

kdb+/q

Unix/Linux environments

Core Java

low-latency systems

market data knowledge

algorithmic trading

Job description

KDB Developer - Contract - London/Hybrid - £700-735pd Inside IR35

12 months
3 days per week onsite in London
£700-735pd Inside IR35

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement solutions for a core kdb+ data platform used by global trading teams.
• Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems, from market data capture to user analytics.
• Collaborate with global business sponsors, quant trading teams, and technology teams to deliver projects.
• Contribute to the design and technical direction of the kdb+ product suite.
• Translate business requirements into secure, stable, and scalable software designs.

Required skills and qualifications

• Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices.
• Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
• Core Java development experience is often required.
• Experience with low-latency systems development and tick data capture.
• Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading data is highly beneficial.
• Experience with various financial products like Equities, Futures, Options, and FX is ideal.

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