Data Intellect
Financial Services
Seniorkdb+Engineer
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“Senior kdb+ Engineer at Data Intellect. Skills: kdb+, Time-series data, System architecture. Lead technical delivery. Design kdb+ architectures”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex data challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years kdb+ development, Deep expertise in q, Expertise in time-series data, Design kdb+ architectures, Scale kdb+ systems, Unix/Linux environments background, Scripting background, Technical leadership, Decision-making skills, Excellent communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with AI tooling, Experience with Claude, Experience with Co-Pilot, Experience with Python, Experience with AWS, Experience with GCP, Experience with Azure, Experience with other time-series databases, Exposure to tick data, Exposure to real-time analytics, Exposure to electronic trading systems, People management experience, Team leadership experience
What You'll Do.
Lead technical delivery
Design kdb+ architectures
Implement kdb+ architectures
Handle billions of rows
Collaborate with quants
Collaborate with traders
Collaborate with analysts
Translate business needs
Mentor junior developers
Guide mid-level developers
Own development lifecycle
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client projects; Quants, traders, analysts
Communication Scope
Explain complex systems
Full Job Description
Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance. At Data Intellect , we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos. If you're a proficient kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you. As a Senior kdb+ Engineer 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. ## Qualifications What You Bring * 5+ 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
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