Every query matters. Every millisecond counts. Every system you build shapes the future of data-driven finance.
At Data Intellect, we thrive on solving complex data challenges in high-stakes environments. We’re a team of engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators who believe in pushing boundaries, not egos.
If you're a seasoned kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Job DescriptionAt the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions, you’ll:
- Lead technical delivery on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance.
- Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures that handle billions of rows of time-series data.
- Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business needs into performant, efficient code.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Own the full development lifecycle by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
- Drive innovation by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and adjacent technologies.
What You Bring
- Deep expertise in hands-on kdb+/q development and time-series data solutions
- Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures and scaling kdb+ systems in production.
- Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making in fast-paced projects.
- Excellent communication skills—you can explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in capital markets or investment banking—you understand the domain and its demands.
- A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
- Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, or electronic trading systems.
Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk, and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, data engineering, regulatory tech, and enterprise platforms and we’re growing fast.
Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.
Challenge Accepted. Apply now.
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in hands-on kdb+/q development.
- Proven experience designing and implementing kdb+ architectures.
- Strong background in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in capital markets or investment banking.
- A passion for clean, performant code.
What We Do
Data Intellect build complete-system solutions for an array of industry applications and we’re always open to new challenges. Be it Fintech, Healthcare, Renewables or Telematics, to name a few, we love finding ingenious ways to help clients cultivate business ambitions, scale-up market offering and realize customer and investor expectations. We provide solutions to complex data problems in demanding environments for world leading organisations. Put simply - we turn big data problems into smart data solutions. So, what can we do for you?
