Full-Time
Senior kdb+ Developer
Posted on 8/14/2025
Data Intellect
11-50 employees
Turns big data into smart solutions
No salary listed
London, UK
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- 5+ 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—you can explain complex systems to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in capital markets or investment banking—you understand the domain and its demands
- A passion for clean, performant code and continuous improvement
- 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 adjacent technologies
- Experience with Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases
- Exposure to tick data, real-time analytics, or electronic trading systems
- People management or team leadership experience
Data Intellect builds complete-system data solutions across industries such as Fintech, Healthcare, Renewables and Telematics. They design and implement end-to-end data platforms and applications that collect, store, process, and analyze data to help clients turn big data problems into actionable insights and products. Their offerings cover diverse data challenges in demanding environments, delivering integrated solutions rather than isolated components. This makes them stand out by applying cross-industry experience to build tailored systems that align with client goals and stakeholder expectations. The company’s objective is to help clients grow their business, scale offerings, and meet customer and investor expectations through practical, data-driven outcomes.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Belfast, United Kingdom
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rebranding to Data Intellect in April 2023 expands into Fintech, Healthcare, Renewables, and Telematics.
- BT IT Awards 2023 Highly Commended boosts acclaim in Northern Ireland's tech ecosystem.
- Free TorQ framework accelerates kdb+ community adoption and developer productivity[3].
What critics are saying
- KX Systems undercuts with in-house support and lower pricing, eroding 60-80% market share in 6-12 months.
- Brainstation poaches engineers with 30% higher salaries, crippling delivery in 3-6 months.
- Fintech hiring freezes slash $5.6M revenue by 50% from capital markets exposure in 6-12 months.
What makes Data Intellect unique
- Data Intellect specializes in kdb+ and kdb-x for high-performance time-series platforms in capital markets[1][2].
- Offers comprehensive kdb+ training including classroom, virtual, and self-paced courses for trading teams[2][5].
- Develops products like surveillance solutions and data validation platforms for global financial institutions[1].
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
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