kdb+ Developer
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kdb+ Developer
At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], it’s never just about data or technology. These are our tools. What drives us is human intellect, collaboration, and solving the most complex challenges in finance and beyond.
If you’re a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects, and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity!
Job Details.
Reference: REF176A
Department: Time Series Data
Location: London Office
Contract Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior Level
Industry: Information Technology And Services
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
Requirements.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.
- 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 Required):
- Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking.
- Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms, or other time-series databases.
- Exposure to project leadership or people management.
- Contribution to internal tools, documentation, or community initiatives.
Responsibilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
- Developing, testing, and maintainingclean, performantcode 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.
You'll know if you're up to the challenge
our Benefits.
The commute can be a pain, but there's really no virtual replacement for sitting around a whiteboard with teammates. We offer hybrid working, with flexbility around in-office or from-home, allowing our people to achieve a good work/life balance.
We love to see referrals coming through for people that could add to the ever growing [Employer hidden] team. Referring a friend means cash for you!
We offer opportunities to work globally in locations such as London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan- with all expenses paid!
We provide private health care via Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP, Mental Health helpline, medical diagnosis and treatment, and physiotherapy.
We get up to 27 days leave, public holidays, compensatory days off, and holiday carry over (different holiday entitlements apply depending on region)
We have extensive training ranging from leadership to technical skills. Monthly 1-2-1s with your People Leader will support and guide you in the right direction. We run an internal promotion process twice a year.
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