KDB Software Engineer: Real-Time Analytics in AWS

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in London seeks a skilled software engineer specializing in KDB and data-heavy systems. You will design, implement, and optimize real-time processing using KDB+/Q, integrate with AWS, and contribute to secure, scalable production code.

The role emphasizes delivery discipline, CI/CD, and collaboration with application support teams. Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and market data platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with advanced applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering design, development, testing and operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Strong knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, resiliency and security.
• Understanding of KDB technology and Q language.
• At least 2 years of professional experience using KDB.
• Understanding of KDB+ tick design and data organization and performance implications
• Experience developing and running large datasets and query performance optimization
• Experience building resilient, high-availability KDB applications
• Preferred: Terraform and Kubernetes in a public cloud environment
• Preferred: AWS experience
• Preferred: Python, C, C++, or Java
• Preferred: Market data venues and vendor data platforms

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review and debug code written by others
• Contribute to a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
• Develop core systems and frameworks based on KDB
• Develop scalable real-time processing solutions using agile methodology
• Partner with stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver solutions
• Partner with application support teams to maintain and support the platform

Tools

AWS

Architect

CI/CD

Cloud

Support

Java

Kubernetes

Python

Security

Terraform

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in London seeks a skilled software engineer specializing in KDB and data-heavy systems. You will design, implement, and optimize real-time processing using KDB+/Q, integrate with AWS, and contribute to secure, scalable production code.

The role emphasizes delivery discipline, CI/CD, and collaboration with application support teams. Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and market data platforms is a plus.