kdb+ Developer (Sponsorship opportunities available)
INTRODUCTION.
We recognise that exceptional kdb+ talent knows no geographical boundaries. For highly accomplished kdb+ engineers with strong commercial experience and a proven track record of delivering impact in complex environments, visa sponsorship may be considered for those who are open to relocating to London. This opportunity is reserved for individuals who can contribute from day one and thrive within a high-performance, client-facing consultancy environment.
If you're an experienced kdb+ engineer eager to work alongside some of the industry's leading specialists, solve challenging problems for global financial institutions and accelerate your career on an international stage, we'd welcome a conversation.
Job Details.
> Reference:
REF251A
> Department:
Time Series Data
> Location:
London Office
> Contract Type:
Full-time
> Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
> Industry:
Information Technology And Services
> Closing Date:
01/03/2027
Requirements.
Experience and skills required:
- 4+ years of commercial kdb+ development experience working with both real-time and historical data.
- Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures.
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
- Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent client-facing communication skills.
- Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking/Consulting
Bonus Skills (Not Required):
- Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms or other time-series databases.
- Exposure to AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
- Exposure to project leadership or people management.
- Contribution to internal tools, documentation or community initiatives.
Responsibilities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
- Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
- Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
- Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
- Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
- Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning
You'll know if you're up to the challenge
Apply Nowour Benefits.
Hybrid working.
The commute can be a pain, but there's really no virtual replacement for sitting around a whiteboard with teammates. We offer hybrid working, with flexbility around in-office or from-home, allowing our people to achieve a good work/life balance.
REFERRAL SCHEME.
We love to see referrals coming through for people that could add to the ever growing Data Intellect team. Referring a friend means cash for you!
Travel opportunities .
We offer opportunities to work globally in locations such as London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan- with all expenses paid!
Healthcare cover.
We provide private health care via Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP, Mental Health helpline, medical diagnosis and treatment, and physiotherapy.
Holiday entitlement
We get up to 27 days leave, public holidays, compensatory days off, and holiday carry over (different holiday entitlements apply depending on region)
Continual professional development.
We have extensive training ranging from leadership to technical skills. Monthly 1-2-1s with your People Leader will support and guide you in the right direction. We run an internal promotion process twice a year.