kdb+ Contractor (Capital Markets)

As a Senior kdb+ Consultant at [DI] you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for some of the world’s most data-intensive financial institutions. You’ll: • Lead technical delivery  on client projects, setting the standard for quality and performance. • Design and implement robust kdb+ architectures  that handle billions of rows of time-series data. • Collaborate with quants, traders, and analysts  to translate business needs into performant, efficient code. • Mentor and guide  junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. • Own the full development lifecycle  by developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications • Drive innovation  by staying ahead of the curve in kdb+, q, and emerging technologies. 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. Contract and permanent opportunities available.  Data Intellect  is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We’re growing, fast! Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process. Ready to lead the next generation of high performance kdb+ solutions? Challenge Accepted. Apply now.