KDB Developer - Investment Banking

We're seeking an experienced (max 10 yrs experience) KDB+/Q Developer to join a high-performance team working on a cutting-edge trading platform for a globally recognised financial institution. If you're looking for a challenging role with longevity and the chance to work alongside top-tier technologists in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity.

What will you be doing?The TRA team builds and manages messaging middleware and plants to distribute the trading messages from the trading flows to various downstream systems. We are looking for an experienced KDB developer to join our team. The candidate will be working on our post execution data store inventory plant. This plant is responsible for maintaining a central source of data needed for quick data analysis and data inquiries for reconciliation with exchanges, clients, and internal systems. We utilize KDB/Q, C++, python, java as primary technologies to create processes and tools that are needed to support real-time and on-demand features.

There will be creative opportunities to streamline existing functionality, introduce enhancements to the core system, implement new technologies in space of cloud, message streaming, Angular and application architecture.

Communicate with BU to understand the requirements and data flows for FID Work with FID team to onboard new data to the system Design and implement reconciliations for FID Maintain system stability and support Production reconciliations Identify and implement optimizations/efficiencies in the code to reduce latency and resource usage Contribute in all phases of development lifecycle from concept, design, development, testing, deployment and support Coordinate with other teams globally

Skills that will help you in the role: Hands on experience in KDB/Q Hands on experience in Unix / Linux Platform Good knowledge of scripting language Python Experience with database queries Ability to troubleshoot / follow a methodical approach to problem resolution Good problem-solving, result-focused, can-do attitude and strong focus to keep the business running and competitive Highly motivated, analytical thinking individual, who can work in a demanding, multi-tasking environment Exposure to working in a global delivery team Comfortable with direct interaction with the business users at all levels Have good communication skills

Skills Preferred: Familiar with any one of the programming languages - Java/Spring, C++, Angular IntelliJ, EclipseLocation: London, Canary WharfHybrid: 3 days onsiteInside IR3512 Month Contract£700-800

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