Senior KDB Developer

Axi; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities

18 annual leave days

Health Insurance

Job summary

Axi is looking for a KDB developer in India to enhance analytics and reporting tools across the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include building functionalities in kdb/q and Python, and providing support for production issues. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with kdb+/q, financial data, and Agile methodologies. Attractive compensation and benefits include learning opportunities, annual leave, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with kdb+/q.
• Experience in financial data analysis using Python.
• Good working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance analytics and reporting tools.
• Participate in software development lifecycle phases.
• Build tools for monitoring of performance.

Skills

Experience with kdb+/q

Financial data experience using Python

Development in Trading

Knowledge of market and trade data

Scripting languages knowledge

Agile methodology

Tools

Git

Jira

CI tools

Job description

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India.

Who we are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you do at Axi!

The role will develop and enhance our analytics and reporting tools and will be involved in all phases of our software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, analysis, design, construction, deployment, and maintenance. The KDB developer will research, coordinate and resolve production support issues by interacting closely with product owners and the business.

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

• Building modules and new functionalities in kdb/q and python.
• Building post-trade, real-time analytics, and reports.
• Building tools for monitoring of performance.
• Assisting in gathering and clarifying technical requirements by working closely with product owners and business analysts.
• Writing clean, well-documented, and tested code, following team development practices.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of production issues, escalating where necessary.
• Participating in code reviews and design discussions to learn best practices and improve coding skills.
• Maintaining documentation for developed features, defect resolution, and support activities.
• Communicating progress, risks, and blockers proactively to team leads or project managers.
• Actively seeking feedback to improve technical skills and understanding of system architecture.
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment by sharing learnings and supporting peers when possible.

Are you the one?

• Strong hands on experience with kdb+/q or at least experience in working with financial data using Python.
• Development experience in Trading, knowledge of market data, trade/financial data.
• Good working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments and scripting languages.
• Experience with agile methodology and tools such as Git, Jira, CI.
• C++ and Python programming knowledge is a plus.

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
• 18 annual leave days per year.
• 12 sick days leave per year.
• Public holidays as declared by local government.
• Maternity leave as per law.
• Health Insurance.

At Axi, we prioritise creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.