KDB + Developer - London - Contract-Inside IR35

Role: KDB+ developers

Location: London, UK

Job type: Contract

Job description:

Responsibilities would include:
Working with some of our global clients as part of our KX consulting practice on high-frequency, low-latency projects with Big Data
Applying KX technology to support a wide range of use cases including trading, risk, surveillance, etc at the largest investment banks and hedge funds.
'Operating as a Subject Matter Expert for KX product installs and customizations
Creating functionality for users to access and query data in efficient and interesting
Contributing to all aspects of the software development life cycle, including influencing the overall design and architecture, developing the code, carrying out testing and deploying the applications
Interacting with users to understand business requirements and integration needs and provide support

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
We look for individuals who are strategic, thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong analytical aptitude to help solve complex business challenges.
3+ years working in a software engineering/development role using kdb+/g
Strong academic background in engineering, mathematics, science, technology or quantitative finance
Deep understanding and experience implementing and customising kdb+ Tick architectures
Demonstrate a track record of developing successful software solutions
Implemented testing frameworks for KX applications
Understanding of various software development methodologies and experience with modern deployment tools
Experience with Python, Java and main public cloud vendors a benefit.
Self-starter who is proactive and driven, with a passion for learning new tools and technologies