Senior kdb+ Developer – Capital Markets InnovationAre you a seasoned kdb+ developer with a passion for high-performance systems and a deep understanding of capital markets? If you’re looking to lead technical delivery, mentor others, and shape the next generation of scalable time-series data platforms, this opportunity is for you.What’s on OfferYou’ll join a high-performing consulting team delivering mission-critical solutions for leading financial institutions, working across large-scale, data-intensive environments.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
With full autonomy and ownership of the development lifecycle, you’ll architect and scale systems that process billions of rows of real-time and historical market data.This is a chance to not only write exceptional code but to shape strategy, support and mentor colleagues, and stay at the forefront of kdb+, q, and adjacent technologies.What You’ll Be DoingLeading technical delivery across client-facing capital markets projectsDesigning and implementing robust kdb+ systems to manage massive time-series datasetsTranslating complex trading and analytical requirements into high-performance solutionsMentoring junior and mid-level developers, promoting technical excellenceOwning the full SDLC: from development through to support and optimisationDriving innovation in real-time data processing and analyticsWhat You’ll Bring5+ years of hands-on kdb+ and q experienceProven track record xsabvtc of scaling production-grade kdb+ systemsStrong Unix/Linux scripting skillsExcellent stakeholder engagement—able to communicate across quant, trading, and tech teamsDomain expertise in capital markets or investment bankingPassion for clean, elegant, and performant codeNice to HaveExperience with Python, AWS/GCP/Azure, or other time-series platformsFamiliarity with tick data, electronic trading, or real-time analyticsPrior leadership or people management experience
kbd+ Developer in Vauxhall employer: Consortia
As a Senior Software Engineer at our company, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative engineering culture that values quality and innovation. We offer a stimulating work environment where you can tackle complex technical challenges while contributing to systems that have a real-world impact, all within a supportive team that encourages professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant area, we provide the unique advantage of working on enterprise-scale projects with the agility of a smaller team, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
