Senior kdb+ Engineer

Data Intellect Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Global opportunities

Training & certifications

Career progression

Healthcare

Job summary

Data Intellect Limited is seeking a Senior kdb+ Engineer to lead delivery on high-performance data systems for financial clients. You will design architecture, implement scalable kdb+ solutions, and work with quants and traders to translate requirements into efficient code.

You will mentor engineers, own the development lifecycle, and drive innovation in q and related technologies within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on kdb+ development with deep q knowledge.
• Experience designing and scaling kdb+ architectures in production.
• Strong Unix/Linux scripting and environments.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication to translate complex systems to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on client projects and set quality standards.
• Design robust kdb+ architectures for large-scale time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate needs into code.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and foster knowledge sharing.
• Own the full development lifecycle for client applications.

Skills

kdb+ development

q language

time-series data

Unix/Linux

leadership

communication

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms

Time-series DBs

Job description

Every query matters. Every millisecond counts. Every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance.

AtData Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos.

If you're a seasonedkdb+ developerready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior kdb+ Engineer at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll:

• Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
• Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and adjacent technologies.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
• Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scalingkdb+ systems in production.
• Strong background inUnix/Linux environmentsand scripting.
• Demonstratedtechnical leadershipand decision-making in fast-paced projects.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience incapital markets or investment banking tounderstand the domain and its demands.
• A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience withPython,cloud platforms(AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
• Exposure totick data,real-time analytics, orelectronic trading systems.
• People management or team leadership experience.

Why Join Data Intellect?

• Hybrid & flexible working - balance your time between home and our global offices.
• Global opportunities - work with clients in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond.
• Continuous learning - access to paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Clear progression paths - biannual promotion cycles and regular 1:1s to support your growth.
• Healthcare & wellbeing - provider dependent on region.
• Referral bonuses, social events, and more - we work hard and celebrate harder.

About Us

Data Intellectis a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk, and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spanskdb+,data engineering,regulatory tech, andenterprise platforms and we’re growing fast.

Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.

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