KDB & Python Development

Responsibilities:

• Join a high-impact engineering team focused on building and enhancing critical credit algo trading infrastructure. This role plays a key part in improving scalability for sales and trading users, increasing platform stability, and enabling RAD developers to focus more on business-facing initiatives.
• You will work closely with the KDB Core team to modernise, simplify, and standardise a large-scale KDB+ ecosystem. The platform is a core component of the firm’s data strategy, offering exposure to one of the most extensive KDB estates in the industry. This provides valuable experience in advanced design patterns and enterprise-scale implementations.
• The role also involves contributing to next-generation architecture initiatives, including containerisation and cloud-native transformation, with exploration of technologies such as PyKX, Databricks, and Snowflake integration with KX.
• Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions using modern engineering practices and tools
• Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems supporting business and trading functions
• Develop and enhance KDB+/Q applications including tick architecture, CEP systems, data simulation, and database design
• Write and maintain Python-based services, automation tools, and integrations with KDB environments (including PyKX where applicable)
• Optimise queries and systems for low-latency, high-volume time-series data processing
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and solution strategies
• Participate in code reviews and promote strong engineering and quality standards
• Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and robust unit testing frameworks
• Contribute to technical communities and stay updated on industry trends and innovations
• Work within Agile/SDLC environments using tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, TeamCity, Maven, and Java ecosystems where applicable

Requirements:

• Provide technical leadership and influence decision-making across teams and functions
• Lead complex engineering tasks and guide team members in delivering high-quality outcomes
• Set objectives, coach team members, and support performance and development discussions
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business strategy
• Advise stakeholders on complex technical and operational issues
• Identify and mitigate risks while strengthening controls and governance practices
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Influence outcomes through data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving
• Contribute to shaping technical direction and improving engineering standards
• Required Skills & Experience
• Extensive experience with KDB+/Q, including tick architecture, CEP development, data simulation, and database design
• Strong Python engineering skills, including building services, data tooling, automation, and system integration
• Experience with PyKX is highly desirable
• Strong expertise in low-latency systems and optimisation of large-scale time-series data queries
• Experience working in front-office or electronic trading environments
• Strong understanding of Agile development practices and SDLC
• Highly Valued Skills
• Academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience delivering full lifecycle development of large-scale commercial systems
• Contributions to distributed KDB+ platforms or similar high-performance data systems

Application:

• Apply to this job posting, and email your CV with the job title as the subject line to: [email protected]