Senior KDB developer

Project Description:

This role requires a Senior KDB+ development professional to support the implementation of a market surveillance solution within capital markets. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing data-driven applications that detect potential trading misconduct and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards. The position blends strong hands-on KDB+ development skills with knowledge of FICC products, trade lifecycle, and surveillance workflows, and offers scope for technical ownership and leadership across global teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of complex components within the KDB+ platform

• Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through code reviews and adherence to development standards

• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and other developers to define technical solutions aligned with business goals

• Perform in-depth analysis of systems and provide recommendations for performance optimization and scalability

• Oversee software build, release, and deployment activities across development, test, and production environments

• Troubleshoot critical issues related to deployment, environment stability, and data integrity

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

• Maintain detailed technical documentation and support audit or compliance needs

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in q and KDB+ development, including architecture and optimization of large-scale time-series data platforms

• Demonstrated experience in leading or mentoring KDB or KX development teams in enterprise environments

• Strong understanding of Ab Initio or similar ETL and data integration technologies

• Solid experience working in Unix or Linux environments

• Good understanding of capital markets with exposure to FICC products and end-to-end trade lifecycle

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in performance tuning and data accuracy

• Experience delivering solutions in Agile delivery models with ownership of timelines and quality

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Knowledge of banking surveillance or regulatory reporting systems

• Exposure to global trading regulations such as FCA, MAR, or equivalent frameworks

Languages:

English: B2 Upper Intermediate