KDB Specialist/KDB+/Q Developer

Gibbs Hybrid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in London is seeking a skilled KDB Specialist/KDB+/q Developer for a 12-month contract. You will enhance the analytics framework in KDB+/q and build reporting dashboards for key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong experience in financial services, particularly in Front Office trading environments, and solid skills in constructing reliable data platforms. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with KDB+/q development in financial services.
• Solid understanding of market data, eFX, or time-series data.
• Experience building dashboards and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KDB+/q solutions in a financial services environment.
• Build reporting dashboards and visualization tools for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with eFX teams, traders, and operations.

Skills

KDB+/q development

Financial services understanding

Dashboard building

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Overview

Contract Role - KDB Specialist/KDB+/q Developer - London - 12 Months Initial - Inside IR35

We are looking for a skilled KDB Specialist/KDB+/q Developer to work with the eFX strat/engineering teams to build out our analytics framework in KDB+/q and enhance the overall resiliency of our KDB+ estate. Build out reporting dashboards for key stakeholders based on data within KDB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain KDB+/q solutions to support analytics in a financial services environment.
• Build out the analytics framework in KDB+/q and enhance resiliency of the KDB+ estate.
• Build reporting dashboards and visualization tools for key stakeholders based on data within KDB.
• Collaborate with eFX strat/engineering teams, traders, and operations to deliver reliable data platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with KDB+/q development in financial services (preferably Front Office trading environments).
• Solid understanding of market data, eFX, or time-series data.
• Experience building dashboards, reporting tools, or data visualisations.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, resiliency, and performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in at least one other programming language (eg, Python, Java, C++) is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams (strats, traders, engineers, operations).

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.