kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets) at Data Intellect, London, £Contractor Rate
- Contract Spy
- London, UK
- Jun 23, 2026
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.
About Contract Spy
Discovering Direct IT Contract Opportunities for Contract Spy members.