Senior KDB+ Developer

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

About the Role: We are hiring a Senior Q/KDB+ Developer for a leading global investment and securities firm. If you’re a passionate tech professional with a knack for solving complex business problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with management teams to integrate functions and enhance systems for new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of business and system processes. 
• Provide expertise in Q/KDB+ programming and ensure application design aligns with the architecture blueprint. 
• Develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation using advanced knowledge of Q/KDB+ system flow. 
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of business areas to achieve goals and develop innovative solutions. 
• Mentor mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as needed. 
• Key Advantage: Utilize AWS FinSpace for financial data management and KDB Insights for actionable insights. 

Requirements: 

• KDB+ Programming: Advanced proficiency in KDB+ syntax, data structures (like lists, dictionaries, tables), functions, and query optimization techniques. 
• KDB+ Distributed Computing: Expertise in using kdb+ distributed environments for large-scale data processing and parallel computations. 
• Data Manipulation: Proficient in data manipulation techniques including joins, aggregations, filtering, and window functions. 
• Market Data Feeds: Experience with integrating and handling real-time market data feeds from various vendors. 
• Algorithmic Trading: Understanding of algorithmic trading concepts and implementation using KDB+ for backtesting and live trading. 
• System Administration: Familiarity with KDB+ system administration tasks, including database management, cluster configuration, and performance tuning. 
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automating tasks and data integration. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience. 
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Applications Development or systems analysis role, preferably more in Q/KDB+ programming language. 
• Extensive experience in system analysis and programming of software applications. 
• Proven track record in managing and implementing successful projects. 
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development. 
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. 
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills. 
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication. 
• Strong development lifecycle understanding and capability. 
• Experience in Scripting (Shell) and Unix (preferably Linux).