Mid Level KDB Engineer

KDB Engineer Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE) Bonus Benefits We're working with a global financial institution to hire a mid-level KDB Engineer for their growing real-time data team based in Canary Wharf. This team plays a key role in supporting time-series data systems for trading, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and data accuracy. You'll work onsite three days per week, collaborating closely with quants, traders, and fellow engineers to develop and optimise KDB/q-based solutions that power front-office decision-making and analytics. What You'll Be Doing Build and maintain real-time and historical KDB systems Optimise tick data ingestion and query performance Partner with trading desks to deliver reliable data feeds and tools Implement best practices in q coding, testing, and deployment Monitor, troubleshoot, and fine-tune system performance Work on system upgrades, migrations, and ongoing improvements What You'll Need 2-5 years' hands-on KDB/q experience in a trading or data-driven environment Strong grasp of time-series data and financial market structures Ability to write efficient, production-ready q code Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, scripting, and version control tools Experience supporting front-office or market data systems Understanding of financial instruments (equities, FX, etc.) is a plus Excellent communication and teamwork in high-pressure environments What You'll Get £80k-£100k base salary plus performance bonus Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance Generous annual leave Training budget and upskilling opportunities Hybrid setup: 3 days onsite in modern Canary Wharf office Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Desired Skills and Experience KDB Engineer Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE) Bonus Benefits We're working with a global financial institution to hire a mid-level KDB Engineer for their growing real-time data team based in Canary Wharf. This team plays a key role in supporting time-series data systems for trading, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and data accuracy. You'll work onsite three days per week, collaborating closely with quants, traders, and fellow engineers to develop and optimise KDB/q-based solutions that power front-office decision-making and analytics. What You'll Be Doing Build and maintain real-time and historical KDB systems Optimise tick data ingestion and query performance Partner with trading desks to deliver reliable data feeds and tools Implement best practices in q coding, testing, and deployment Monitor, troubleshoot, and fine-tune system performance Work on system upgrades, migrations, and ongoing improvements What You'll Need 2-5 years' hands-on KDB/q experience in a trading or data-driven environment Strong grasp of time-series data and financial market structures Ability to write efficient, production-ready q code Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, scripting, and version control tools Experience supporting front-office or market data systems Understanding of financial instruments (equities, FX, etc.) is a plus Excellent communication and teamwork in high-pressure environments What You'll Get £80k-£100k base salary plus performance bonus Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance Generous annual leave Training budget and upskilling opportunities Hybrid setup: 3 days onsite in modern Canary Wharf office Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.

Location: The City, GB

Posted Date: 6/7/2025