kdb+ Developer

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with business users to define requirements for new application functionality
• Developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
• Assisting the Project Manager with all aspects of project delivery
• Working as part of a team to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Analysing data and creating reports for clients, incorporating all findings
• Mentorship and training of junior developers

Requirements

Experience and skills required:

• 3+ years kdb+ development experience
• Ability to learn new programming languages and financial concepts quickly, logical thinkers and problem solvers
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies
• Good knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• Detail-orientated, results driven and in possession of a can-do attitude
• Capable of working both independently and within a team
• Excellent client facing skills
• Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking is a plus but not essential
• Minimum 2:1 degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or any other scientific/engineering discipline

Experience and skills desired*:

*But don’t rule yourself out if you haven’t had the opportunity to develop these skills yet

• Contributes to company ecosystem
• Experience of other programming languages e.g. Python
• Cloud development experience
• Experience of other data solutions, specifically Time Series Experience in an investment bank or large financial organisation
• People management experience
• Technical lead of project or sub-team