kdb+ Developer

Dataintellect; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Paid training

Biannual promotions

Job summary

Data Intellect in New York seeks a hands-on kdb+ developer to design, test, and maintain high-performance client applications. You will collaborate with business users to define requirements and work across real-time and historical time-series data to deliver robust solutions.

The role combines independent work with teamwork in a hybrid environment, with opportunities for professional development, clear progression, and exposure to global teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development with time-series data.
• Strong knowledge of q language and time-series data structures.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SDLC and software development methodologies.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Capital Markets/Investment Banking experience optional bonus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to define new application requirements.
• Develop, test, and maintain clean, performant code for client applications.
• Support project delivery with Project Managers and senior developers.
• Deliver solutions on time and on budget as part of a close-knit team.
• Analyse large-scale time-series data and generate actionable reports.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a learning culture.

Skills

kdb+ development

q language

time-series data structures

UNIX/Linux

problem solving

SDLC familiarity

independent & collaborative work

communication skills

capital markets experience (advantage)

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
• Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
• Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of continuous learning.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience working with both real-time and historical data.
• Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking is advantageous but not essential

Bonus Skills (Not Essential)

• Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking.
• Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms, or other time-series databases.
• Exposure to AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
• Exposure to project leadership or people management.
• Contribution to internal tools, documentation, or community initiatives.

Why Join Data Intellect?

• Hybrid & flexible working - balance your time between home and our global offices.
• Professional development - access to paid training in technical and leadership skills.
• Clear progression pathway - biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s with your People Leader.
• Global opportunities - work with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto
• Healthcare & wellbeing - provider dependent on region.
• Referral bonuses, social events, and more - we work hard and celebrate harder.

About Us

Data Intellect is 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 spans kdb+, data engineering, regulatory tech, and enterprise 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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