Summary
Join a high-performing data and technology consulting environment focused on building and supporting advanced systems for demanding financial-sector clients. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, develop and maintain performant applications, analyze large-scale time-series data, contribute to project delivery, and mentor junior developers. The role requires at least two years of hands-on kdb+ development experience, strong q programming and time-series knowledge, Unix/Linux experience, sound software engineering practices, and excellent communication skills. Experience in financial markets is beneficial. Additional exposure to Python, cloud platforms, AI tools, leadership, or other time-series technologies is valued. The position offers hybrid flexibility, international project exposure, structured learning, certifications, career development, and a supportive collaborative culture.
Highlights
Hybrid and flexible working, global client exposure, paid training and certifications from day one, leadership development, clear career progression with regular promotion cycles and monthly check-ins, healthcare and wellbeing support, flexible holiday options, referral bonuses, and social events.
Description
Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where you’ll work with some of the biggest names in Capital Markets and continue to elevate your expertise solving complex challenges in an environment built on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
If you’re a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity!
Job Description
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 Engineers.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 continuous learning.
Qualifications
What You Bring
2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.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.Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking is advantageous
Bonus Skills (Not Required):
Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.Exposure to project leadership or people management.Contribution to internal tools, documentation, community initiatives.
Additional Information
Why Join Data Intellect?
Hybrid & flexible working – balance your time between home and our global offices.Global opportunities – work with clients in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Toronto and beyond.Continuous learning – day one access to paid training, certifications and leadership development.Clear progression pathways – biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s to excel your career growth and development.Healthcare & wellbeing – provider dependent on region.Flexible, increasing holiday allowance – option to work bank holidays providing greater flexibility in holiday usageGenerous referral bonuses, exciting social events and so much more – we work hard and celebrate harder.
Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets.
We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients.
Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms.
We’re growing, fast!
Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.
Ready to excel your kdb+ career with us?
Challenge Accepted.
Apply now.
