Data Intellect

About the Company

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?

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Data Intellect

Job Title

kdb+ Contractor

Job Description

**Job title:** kdb+ Contractor **Role Summary:** Senior kdb+ developer responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining high‑performance time‑series data systems for financial clients. Leads technical delivery, mentors developers, and collaborates closely with quants, traders, and analysts to deliver scalable, robust solutions. **Expectations:** - Deliver end‑to‑end kdb+ solutions that meet or exceed performance targets. - Provide technical leadership, set coding standards, and drive continuous improvement. - Effectively communicate complex architectural decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Maintain a strong focus on quality, scalability, and maintainability of production systems. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Design, implement, and optimize kdb+/q architectures handling billions of rows of time‑series data. 2. Lead the full development lifecycle: coding, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance of client applications. 3. Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts to translate business requirements into efficient, high‑performance code. 4. Mentor junior and mid‑level developers, fostering best practices and code quality. 5. Stay current with kdb+, q, and related technologies; recommend innovations to improve system performance and reliability. 6. Engage in capacity planning, tuning, and scalability testing of kdb+ installations in Unix/Linux environments. **Required Skills:** - Deep hands‑on experience with kdb+/q and time‑series data solutions. - Proven track record designing and scaling kdb+ architectures in production. - Strong Unix/Linux proficiency and scripting skills. - Demonstrated technical leadership on fast‑paced projects. - Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex systems to diverse audiences. - Understanding of capital markets, investment banking, or related financial domains. - Commitment to clean, performant code and continuous improvement. **Bonus Skills:** - Python programming, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time‑series databases. - Experience with tick data, real‑time analytics, or electronic trading systems. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. - Relevant certifications in kdb+/q, Unix/Linux, or cloud platforms preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

31-12-2025

Company Name

Data Intellect

Job Title

Python Contractor

Job Description

Job title: Python Contractor Role Summary: Contract Python developer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining custom Python solutions for clients. Must deliver high‑quality, efficient code, adhere to best practices, and support continuous integration/deployment workflows. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams and engages directly with customers to understand requirements. Expectations: Deliver well‑tested, scalable Python applications on time while maintaining an autonomous, proactive work style. Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, effective communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and a commitment to ongoing learning and certification. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and refactor bespoke Python applications and data‑driven solutions. - Apply best coding practices, maintain clean codebases, and ensure performance and scalability. - Participate in Agile ceremonies; estimate tasks, manage priorities, and deliver increments. - Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and associated tooling. - Recommend and prototype architectural improvements, new libraries, and technologies. - Produce learning materials and contribute to the internal L&D ecosystem. - Liaise directly with clients to elicit requirements and gather feedback. - Share knowledge across the development team and contribute to code reviews. Required Skills: - 2+ years Python experience in a data or software engineering context. - Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, CI/CD, SDLC, and Agile methodologies. - Experience developing data‑centric applications, APIs, or analytics services. - Proficiency with Python ecosystems (e.g., frameworks, libraries for data manipulation). - Strong oral and written communication with peers, leadership, and clients. - Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of independent task estimation and execution. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline preferred. - Certifications in Python programming, Agile (e.g., Scrum Master/Developer), or DevOps are desirable.

Belfast, United kingdom

On site

Junior

16-01-2026

Company Name

Data Intellect

Job Title

C++ Contractor

Job Description

**Job Title:** C++ Contractor **Role Summary:** Develop and maintain front‑office trading software for market‑data systems, delivering high‑performance, low‑latency C++ components. Work across the full software stack from requirements gathering through design, implementation, testing, and performance tuning. **Expectations:** - Minimum 4 years of professional C++ development experience (C++17/C++20). - Proven ability to drive end‑to‑end feature delivery, from analysis to deployment. - Strong problem‑solving skills and capacity to work both independently and within a collaborative team. - Ability to produce clean, maintainable code adhering to best‑practice standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, architect, and implement new low‑latency trading and market‑data modules. - Maintain and enhance existing C++ codebases, including bug fixes and performance improvements. - Conduct latency analysis, profiling, and tuning to meet stringent timing requirements. - Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge‑sharing sessions. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., quant, infrastructure) to integrate solutions. - Produce documentation for designs, interfaces, and operational procedures. **Required Skills:** - Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/C++20), including templates, concurrency, and STL. - Experience with low‑latency, high‑throughput systems and performance optimization. - Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. - Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and unit testing. - Competence in Linux/Unix development environments. - Knowledge of networking (TCP/UDP, multicast) and market‑data protocols is a plus. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, *or* equivalent professional experience. - Relevant certifications (e.g., C++ Certified Professional) are optional but beneficial.

Belfast, United kingdom

On site

Junior

22-01-2026