kdb+ Developer
Data Intellect9 hours ago
New York, NY, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business users to define new application requirements.
- Develop, test, and maintain clean, performant kdb+ client applications.
- Analyze large-scale real-time and historical time-series data and generate actionable reports.
- Support project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal tools, documentation, and community initiatives.
- Explain complex systems to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of hands-on kdb+ development experience with real-time and historical data.
- Solid understanding of the q language and time-series data structures.
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
- Strong logical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC.
- Prior capital-markets or investment-banking experience is advantageous but not required.
- Bonus qualifications include Python, cloud-platform, or other time-series database knowledge; exposure to Claude or Co-Pilot; and project leadership or people-management experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working between home and global offices.
- Paid training in technical and leadership skills.
- Clear progression pathway with biannual promotion cycles and monthly one-to-ones.
- Global opportunities with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
- Healthcare and wellbeing support, region dependent.
- Referral bonuses and social events.
About Data Intellect
Data Intellect is a Belfast‑headquartered, privately held data and technology consultancy focused on capital markets. It designs, builds, and manages high‑performance systems for trading, risk, market data, surveillance, and analytics, with deep expertise in kdb+, time‑series engineering, and data platforms. The company operates globally, with teams serving clients in major financial hubs including London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.