Company

KDBDeveloper

London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“KDB Developer. Skills: KDB+/q, tick architecture, CEP development, database design, Linux/Unix Knowledge, Bash scripting, low-latency solutions. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard; meet required outcomes; support the resolution of escalated issues; strengthening controls in relation to the work done; achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

devise solution strategies; solve problems creatively and effectively

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

KDB+/q, tick architecture, CEP development, database design, Linux/Unix Knowledge, Bash scripting, building robust, scalable low-latency solutions for the front-office, agile and SDLC processes

Nice to Have

Java/Python skills, Relational databases e. g. Oracle, Equities domain knowledge or alternative E-trading background, risk and governance methodologies, strategic thinking, best practices for standard technology control processes

What You'll Do.

develop and improve software

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions

Ensuring that code is scalable

and optimized for performance

define software requirements

devise solution strategies

ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives

participate in code reviews

Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations

contribute to the organization’s technology communities

Adherence to secure coding practices

Implementation of effective unit testing practices

develop real-time and batch ingestion pipelines

building analytics solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Lead a team performing complex tasks; Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work

Communication Scope

Communicate complex information

Process & Methodology

Set objectives and coach employees, appraisal of performance relative to objectives, determination of reward outcomes, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes

Full Job Description

# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. **Accountabilities** * Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. * Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. * Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. * Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. * Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. * Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. **Assistant Vice President Expectations** * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard

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