KDB+/Q Senior Developer

UBS Financial Services; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantitative Developer to enhance a core kdb+ data platform utilized by global trading algorithms. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to implement solutions that ensure high performance and low latency. Candidates should possess extensive experience in kdb+/q, strong software development skills, and a solid understanding of market data and algorithmic trading. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the financial services landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience designing large kdb+ systems and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional and global projects with Global Markets and Technology.
• Develop secure, stable, and scalable software components.

Skills

kdb+/q

Software Development

Unix/Linux

Low Latency Systems Development

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Job Opportunity: Quantitative Developer at UBS

Are you interested in contributing to a core kdb+ data platform used by our trading algorithms and multiple quant teams globally?

Are you interested in large, multi-asset complex systems with both high throughput and low latency requirements?

Do you want a role where you can take responsibility for ensuring technical requirements to maintain security and deploy modern technologies are met?

Your responsibilities

1. Work closely with Global Markets including Equities, Futures, and FX, and Technology to deliver regional and global projects
2. Implement solutions and develop software components
3. Produce secure, stable, and scalable code
4. Translate business requirements into designs for global solutions

Your team

The team works very closely with key global sponsors including trading and quant teams in Execution Services. Problems vary from high volume, low latency, scalable architecture through to bespoke quantitative analytics for UBS Electronic Trading clients. The kdb+ platform is a fundamental part of the UBS algo business globally across Equities, Futures, FX, and other products.

Your expertise

• At least one degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics
• Extensive experience in kdb+/q including design of large kdb+ systems and infrastructure
• Deep understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and modern software development practices
• Development in a Unix and/or Linux environment
• Experience in low latency systems development and tick data capture
• Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading order and execution data
• Ideally, experience in global Equities, Futures, Options, and/or FX products and data
• Strong communication skills

About UBS

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager, operating through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and the Investment Bank. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Our hiring process

We may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. We embrace flexible working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid models. Our culture and infrastructure support agile collaboration to meet business needs.

Join us

At UBS, we believe our people drive our success. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Be part of #teamUBS and make an impact!

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