KDB Developer - Contract - London/Hybrid - £700-735pd Inside IR35

KDB Developer - Contract - London/Hybrid - £700-735pd Inside IR35

12 months

3 days per week onsite in London

£700-735pd Inside IR35

KDB Developer:

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.