Senior KDB+/Q Developer

Akkodis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is hiring a highly experienced Senior KDB+/Q Developer for a long-term contract in London. The role requires leading technical direction and owning complex KDB platforms, with close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, based in London, with a daily rate up to £950 and ASASP start date. 12-month contract with potential extension; IR35 governed; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial KDB+/Q experience.
• Deep knowledge of complex KDB environments.
• Experience designing, building and evolving KDB platforms.
• Strong Linux/UNIX knowledge.
• Background within capital markets or investment banking.
• Comfortable working directly with senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical and business stakeholders
• Contribute to solution design and delivery
• Provide technical direction across the wider team
• Take technical ownership of complex, business-critical platforms

Skills

KDB+/Q

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Linux/Unix knowledge

Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Extensive commercial KDB+/Q experience
• Deep knowledge of complex KDB environments
• Experience designing, building and evolving KDB platforms
• Strong Linux/UNIX knowledge
• Previous technical leadership or architecture experience
• Background within capital markets or investment banking
• Comfortable working directly with senior business stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with technical and business stakeholders
• Contribute to solution design and delivery
• Provide technical direction across the wider team
• Take technical ownership of complex, business-critical platforms

Technologies:

• Linux
• Unix

More:

We are hiring a highly experienced Senior KDB+/Q Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with a large financial services organisation. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension, offered inside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring 3 days onsite in London. The rate is up to £950/day and the start date is ASAP. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and provide a range of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world.