As a Senior kdb+ Consultant at [DI] you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world's most data-intensive financial institutions. You'll: Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance. Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data. Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies. What You Bring 7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data. Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production. Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting. Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects. Excellent communication skills to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding of the domain and its demands. A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement. Bonus Points For: Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot) Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases. Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems. People management or team leadership experience. Contract and permanent opportunities available. Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world's most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We're growing, fast! Fair Employment
kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets) in Belfast employer: Dataintellect
Data Intellect is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and continuous learning. With global opportunities to collaborate with prestigious clients and a commitment to employee growth through clear progression pathways and comprehensive training, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation.
