KDB Developer

Posted 23 October 2025
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline TechnologyCommodities 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.