Data Engineer - KDB/Algorithmic Trading

• Data Engineer - KDB/Algorithmic Trading • 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (UK) • £800 to £1000 per day Templeton & Partners are urgently hiring a Data Engineer to support a leading Algorithmic Trading team. You'll work directly with Traders and Quants to build a scalable, high-performance data platform powering TCA, execution research, and trading strategy optimisation. Key Responsibilities • Build & optimise Real Time + historical trading data services • Deliver scalable data ingestion pipelines for high-volume market data • Develop & extend analytical libraries used by Quants • Ensure ultra-fast query execution for time-series workloads • Support pre- and post-trade analytics and strategy performance Required Skills • kdb/q (3+ years) - indicators, backtesting, tick data modelling • Experience with time-series databases (kdb, shakti) • Strong engineering skills: Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL • Linux proficiency (Bash/Perl) • CI/CD & Agile tools: ADO, GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, Jira • Data pipeline design & high-availability systems Nice to Have • Pre-/post-trade analytics • Machine learning or pattern recognition experience Soft Skills • Confident working closely with Traders, Quants & Engineering teams • Thrives under pressure in fast-paced trading environments • Proactive, adaptable, and delivery-focused Interested? If you'd like more information please apply now!