Job Description
Senior KDB+ Developer (Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: Up to £950 per day
Contract: 12 months initially
We're seeking an experienced Senior KDB+ Developer to join a Front Office electronic trading technology team in London. Working closely with traders and technology stakeholders, you'll design and deliver high-performance, Real Time KDB+ solutions supporting trading, pricing, risk and analytics platforms.
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment, offering direct business engagement and rapid delivery cycles.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and support KDB+ applications and Real Time data platforms.
- Work directly with Front Office users to understand and deliver business requirements.
- Develop APIs, data models and streaming solutions.
- Build monitoring, analytics and compliance tools.
- Optimise performance across low-latency systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.
Essential Experience
- Strong commercial experience with KDB+/q.
- Development of low-latency, Real Time systems.
- Solid Linux/Unix expertise.
- Performance tuning and monitoring experience.
- Strong understanding of software development and testing practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
Desirable
- Front Office trading technology experience.
- Fixed Income or Capital Markets knowledge.
- Experience with TorQ, Panopticon, qspec or qunit.
- GitLab, CI/CD and deployment automation experience.
- Agile delivery methodologies.
KDB Developer - FI Algo in London employer: Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd
As a leading financial services firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while collaborating with talented professionals in the industry, and our competitive salary package, including private healthcare and pension benefits, ensures that our employees are well taken care of. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in the fast-paced world of finance.
Contact Details:
Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd Recruitment Team
