kdb+ Developer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior Level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

kdb+ q language Time-series data structures Unix/Linux Software development methodologies SDLC Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

kdb+ Developer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a kdb+ Developer in London. Full-time, hybrid, mid-senior level. Closing date: 01/06/2026.

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working.
  • Referral scheme.
  • Travel opportunities (London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan).
  • Healthcare cover via Benenden Health.
  • Up to 27 days holiday, public holidays, compensatory days off.
  • Continual professional development and internal promotion process.
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