Senior kdb+ Engineer & Architecture Lead

Data Intellect; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible holiday allowance

Generous referral bonuses

Job summary

Data Intellect is seeking a Senior kdb+ Engineer to deliver high-performance solutions for data-intensive financial institutions. You will lead technical projects, mentor developers, and design scalable architectures.

The role requires 5+ years of kdb+ development experience, Unix proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, global opportunities, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing kdb+ architectures.
• Strong background in Unix/Linux environments.
• Excellent communication skills for technical explanations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery on client projects.
• Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures.
• Collaborate with analysts to translate business needs into code.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Own the full development lifecycle for client applications.
• Stay ahead in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies.

Skills

kdb+ development

q programming

time-series data

Unix/Linux scripting

communication skills

capital markets experience

Tools

AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)

Python

cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

Data Intellect is seeking a Senior kdb+ Engineer to deliver high-performance solutions for data-intensive financial institutions. You will lead technical projects, mentor developers, and design scalable architectures.

The role requires 5+ years of kdb+ development experience, Unix proficiency, and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, global opportunities, and a commitment to continuous learning.