KDB Developer
- Posted 23 October 2025
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology, Commodities and Financial Services
Job description
Key responsibilities
· Develop and implement solutions for a core kdb+ data platform used by global trading teams.
· Build and maintain high-performance, high-volume, low-latency systems, from market data capture to user analytics.
· Collaborate with global business sponsors, quant trading teams, and technology teams to deliver projects.
· Contribute to the design and technical direction of the kdb+ product suite.
· Translate business requirements into secure, stable, and scalable software designs.
Required skills and qualifications
· Extensive experience in kdb+/q, including the design of large kdb+ systems.
· Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and modern software development practices.
· Experience with development in a Unix and/or Linux environment.
· Core Java development experience is often required.
· Experience with low-latency systems development and tick data capture.
· Knowledge of market data and algorithmic trading data is highly beneficial.
· Experience with various financial products like Equities, Futures, Options, and FX is ideal.