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London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Software - Other

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BCM Industry

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05/11/2026

Req. VR-125967

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Project description

We are seeking an experienced Senior KDB+ Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performance data platforms built on kdb+.

The project focuses on large-scale real-time streaming and time-series data solutions supporting market data, algorithmic trading order and execution data, and low-latency tick data capture. The role requires deep expertise in kdb+ architecture and performance tuning at scale, combined with the ability to translate business requirements into robust, efficient, and maintainable global solutions.

Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and optimize large-scale kdb+/q systems and infrastructure.

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Build high-performance, high-throughput real-time streaming and time-series data solutions.

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Develop and maintain market, tick, order, and execution data processing solutions.

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Perform kdb+ performance tuning and resolve scalability and latency issues.

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Design and enhance low-latency tick data capture solutions.

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Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

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Collaborate with global technology and business teams.

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Contribute across the full SDLC, including development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Skills

Must have

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8+ years of kdb+/q experience, including design of large-scale systems and infrastructure.

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Deep expertise in kdb+ architecture, q development, and performance optimization.

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Strong experience with real-time streaming, time-series, and high-throughput data platforms.

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Experience with market data and algorithmic trading order/execution data.

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Strong knowledge of low-latency systems and tick data capture.

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Strong Computer Science fundamentals and modern software development/SDLC practices.

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Hands-on development experience in Unix/Linux environments.

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Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

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Ability to provide coverage during regional business hours.

Nice to have

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Experience with global Equities and Futures.

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Experience with algorithmic/electronic trading products and associated data.

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Languages

English: C1 Advanced

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Seniority

Senior

London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Req. VR-125967

Software - Other

BCM Industry

05/11/2026

Req. VR-125967

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