Skills

Python Java CI/CD Agile methodologies Problem-solving Research Programming Organization AWS Software Development Agile SDLC C++

Job Specifications

Title: KDB Developer

Location: London/ Glasgow /Bournemouth – UK

Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) & Permanent – Fully Onsite

Job Responsibilities

KDB+ job specifications frequently list the following responsibilities:

Developing core systems and frameworks based on KDB+ technology.
Building scalable real-time processing solutions using agile methodologies.
Storing large amounts of cross-asset market data (e.g., equities, fixed income, FX) for real-time and historical access.
Partnering with business stakeholders, including traders and quantitative analysts, to capture requirements and deliver solutions.
Ensuring the operational stability, resiliency, and performance of KDB applications.
Developing high-quality production code and participating in code reviews.
Identifying opportunities for automation and improving the overall stability of software applications.
Making KDB data accessible to cloud-native applications for research and AI purposes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates for KDB+ roles are generally expected to have:

Deep understanding of KDB+ technology and the Q language. This is a hands-on role, and expertise in building large-scale platforms is often required.
Experience with KDB+tick design and data organization, as well as the performance implications of different architectural approaches.
Practical experience developing/running large datasets, optimizing query performance, and building resilient/high-availability KDB applications.
Proficiency in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and advanced understanding of agile methodologies like CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively about solutions.

Preferred Skills

AWS Experience: Many positions mention current migration projects to AWS, so knowledge of AWS compute services and storage tiers is a plus.
Programming Languages: Experience in other languages such as Python (including PyKX), Java, C, or C++ is often beneficial.
Financial Markets Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of electronic trading markets, from market data to order placement, is highly valued.

About the Company

Purview is a premier provider of IT Engineering and Talent Solutions to mid-market and Fortune 500 companies globally. We are headquartered in Edinburgh (UK) have presence in 18+ countries and multiple delivery centers in India. We have combined strength of 1200+ employees and consultants worldwide with Purview Group revenues approaching $50m+ in current fiscal year. Purview IT Services and Talent Solutions contribute 35% to the overall group revenue. We are a certified Ethnic Minority Business and Premier Member of MSDU... Know more