kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets) at Data Intellect, London, £Contractor Rate

Contract Description

INTRODUCTION.

Join the world’s largest kdb+ Consultancy where every query matters, every millisecond counts and 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 proficient kdb+ developer ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Details.

>Reference:

REF208Y

>Department:

Time Series Data

>Location:

London Office

>Contract Type:

Contract

>Experience:

Mid-Senior Level

>Industry:

Information Technology And Services

>Closing Date:

01/12/2026

Requirements.

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of hands-on kdb+ development, with deep expertise in q and time-series data.
  • 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 to explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in capital markets or investment banking, understanding of the domain and its demands.
  • A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot)
  • Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases.
  • Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, electronic trading systems.
  • People management or team leadership experience.