We are currently seeking a highly experienced KDB Developer to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 12-week contract. This role will focus on the development, enhancement and support of high-performance market data and trading platforms, working within a fast-paced environment supporting business-critical trading and analytics systems.
The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in kdb+/q, low-latency systems, real-time streaming data architectures and large-scale time-series data platforms. You will work closely with technology and business stakeholders to design and deliver scalable solutions that support trading, market data and analytics functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain large-scale kdb+/q applications and infrastructure.
- Build and optimise high-performance time-series databases and analytics platforms.
- Develop and support low-latency market data processing solutions.
- Capture, process and analyse high-volume tick data and trading datasets.
- Design and implement scalable real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
- Collaborate with traders, quantitative teams, business analysts and technology stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Support the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing and deployment.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement performance improvements.
- Optimise system performance, scalability and reliability across trading and data platforms.
- Work closely with global technology teams to ensure alignment of solutions and best practices.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and strategic technology initiatives.
- 15+ years' experience working with kdb+/q.
- Proven track record designing and developing large-scale kdb+ platforms and infrastructure.
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals and software engineering principles.
- Excellent understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Hands-on development experience within Unix and/or Linux environments.
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and real-time data processing.
- Experience designing and supporting high-performance, high-throughput systems.
- Expertise in market data processing and time-series database technologies.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Technical Expertise
- Tick Data Capture & Processing
- Time-Series Databases
- Real-Time Streaming Platforms
- High-Performance Computing
- Market Data Platforms
- Order Management & Execution Data
- Performance Tuning & Optimisation
#J-18808-Ljbffr
KDB Developer employer: Cpl
Join a dynamic Belfast-based organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Deputy Principal Accountant, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to lead a talented finance team while contributing to impactful financial governance. This role not only offers a varied and rewarding career path but also allows you to make a meaningful difference in the organisation's financial health.
