Senior kdb+ Engineer

About the role

As a Senior kdb+ Engineer at Data Intellect you will be at the forefront of delivering high‑performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data‑intensive financial institutions. You will lead technical delivery on client projects, design robust kdb+ architectures and work closely with quants, traders and analysts to turn business needs into efficient code.

Key responsibilities

• 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 requirements into performant code.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Own the full development lifecycle, including development, testing, support and maintenance of client applications.
• Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q and emerging technologies.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on kdb+ development with deep expertise in q and time‑series data.
• Proven experience designing and scaling kdb+ architectures in production.
• Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and decision‑making in fast‑paced projects.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience in capital markets or investment banking is preferred.

Required skills

• kdb+
• q
• Unix/Linux
• Scripting
• Python
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• AI tooling (Claude, Co‑Pilot)

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Global client opportunities across major financial hubs.
• Paid training, certifications and leadership development from day one.
• Clear progression pathways with bi‑annual promotion cycles and regular 1:1s.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits, dependent on region.
• Flexible holiday allowance with optional bank‑holiday work.
• Generous referral bonuses and regular social events.