KDB+ Engineer - Associate/AVP in City of London

Our consultant will be sitting within the eFX technology department that is responsible for a suite of applications and services that form the core of the eFX business line servicing clients, internal Sales, and other branches of the group. The suite includes connectivity to markets and multi-dealer venues, single dealer platform, pricing and trader tools, and supports FX spot, forward, options and deposits. The services are implemented in C#, Java and KDB+.

The FX business is looking to improve their electronic footprint by leveraging KDB+ to determine client toxicity, back-testing and parameterisation of trading strategies, real-time generation of key technical indicators, etc. The role is within a small team focused on pricing and risk management for the electronic trading desk for FX, and for MIS-style reporting information for wider sales teams and interested parties. The team has short feedback cycles, frequent deliveries in the range of hours to days, direct contact to stakeholders and the trading desk.

Mandatory key skills to perform the duties:

• Solid experience with Q/KDB+ creating and managing large KDB stacks.
• Knowledge of software delivery process and methodologies.
• UNIX OS knowledge.

Desirable skills to have added value:

• Clear communication & systematic reasoning.
• Have front office knowledge of the FX business or quantitative finance.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools like Altair Panopticon or Power BI would be a distinct advantage.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the FX front office team by taking requirements and developing user analytics and solutions to aid MIS, pricing/trading algorithms and ultimately P&L.
• Prototype solutions in a fast, agile manner with numerous demands from Front Office teams.
• Be comfortable performing analysis and manipulation of large data sets in a high frequency low latency environment.
• Provide technical design, architecture and infrastructure expertise to support the growing KDB+ footprint within the bank.
• Participate in the development of all aspects of product delivery including design documents, functional specifications, unit testing and component build.
• Provide technical assistance and 3rd line support to internal KDB+ Production Support teams.
• Participation in software releases which may be performed out of hours/weekends.
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation and provide regular status updates to project managers.

Benefits & Inclusion:

• We offer a competitive UK-aligned package, including:
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Private medical insurance, including mental health support.
• Pension.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Schemes: Cycle to work, Perks at work, Home and tech.
• Training and development opportunities.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We welcome applicants from every background and uphold equality across all characteristics. Diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional results. Our aim is an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to collective success.