Airswift
KDB Developer
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This role is for a KDB Developer on an initial 1-year contract, hybrid location (3 days onsite weekly), with a focus on scalable kdb+ solutions for trading. Key skills include extensive kdb+/q experience, Unix/Linux, and core Java development.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
January 20, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Inside IR35
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Unix #Java #Computer Science #Scala #Linux
Role description
Job Title: KDB Developer
Duration: Initial 1 year contract
Workload: Full time hours
Setup: Contract inside ir35 through umbrella
Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly
Join our client’s global trading technology team to build and optimise a high-performance kdb+ data platform supporting algorithmic and market data analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement scalable kdb+ solutions for global trading teams.
• Develop low-latency systems for market data capture and analytics.
• Collaborate with quant teams, business sponsors, and tech stakeholders.
• Contribute to the technical direction of the kdb+ product suite.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust software designs.
Must-Have Skills:
• Extensive experience with kdb+/q and large-scale system design.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and modern development practices.
• Unix/Linux development experience.
• Core Java development skills.
• Expertise in low-latency systems and tick data capture.
Nice-to-Have:
• Familiarity with market data and algorithmic trading environments.
• Experience with financial instruments such as Equities, Futures, Options, and FX.
Job Title: KDB Developer
Duration: Initial 1 year contract
Workload: Full time hours
Setup: Contract inside ir35 through umbrella
Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite weekly
Join our client’s global trading technology team to build and optimise a high-performance kdb+ data platform supporting algorithmic and market data analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement scalable kdb+ solutions for global trading teams.
• Develop low-latency systems for market data capture and analytics.
• Collaborate with quant teams, business sponsors, and tech stakeholders.
• Contribute to the technical direction of the kdb+ product suite.
• Translate complex business requirements into robust software designs.
Must-Have Skills:
• Extensive experience with kdb+/q and large-scale system design.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals and modern development practices.
• Unix/Linux development experience.
• Core Java development skills.
• Expertise in low-latency systems and tick data capture.
Nice-to-Have:
• Familiarity with market data and algorithmic trading environments.
• Experience with financial instruments such as Equities, Futures, Options, and FX.
