KDB Developer

KDB Developer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and optimise KDB+/q solutions for real-time market data and analytics.
  • Company: Major financial services client in vibrant London.
  • Benefits: Competitive contract rate, hybrid work model, and potential extensions.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative Agile setting.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a fast-paced financial environment.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years of KDB+ development experience and strong q programming skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

We're currently looking for an experienced KDB+ Developer to join a major financial services client in London. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and optimising KDB+/q solutions supporting Real Time market data, analytics and reporting platforms. The role requires strong experience with KDB+ architecture, performance tuning and large-scale time-series datasets.

Required Experience:

  • 8+ years of commercial KDB+ development experience
  • Strong expertise in q programming
  • Experience with TP, RDB and HDB architectures
  • Strong understanding of time-series databases and market data environments
  • Experience optimising performance, latency and scalability
  • Linux/Unix experience including Shell Scripting
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments

Desirable:

  • Investment Banking or Trading experience
  • Equities, FX, Futures or Derivatives exposure
  • Kafka or Solace experience
  • CI/CD and DevOps tooling knowledge

KDB Developer employer: Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider

Join a leading financial services firm in Central London, where innovation meets opportunity. As a KDB+ Developer, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth, offering you the chance to enhance your skills while working on cutting-edge market data solutions. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to employee development, this role provides a unique platform for meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment.

Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider

Contact Details:

Red - The Global SAP Solutions Provider Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace KDB Developer

KDB+ Development
q Programming
TP Architecture
RDB Architecture
HDB Architecture
Time-Series Databases
Market Data Environments