Job DescriptionAs a 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.
QualificationsWhat 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.
Additional InformationContract and permanent opportunities available. Please note - some clients require 5 days per week on-site.
Ready to lead the next generation of high performance kdb+ solutions?Challenge Accepted. Apply now.
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