kdb+ Developer

Data Intellect • New York, NY

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

At Data Intellect, it’s never just about data or technology. These are our tools. What drives us is human intellect, collaboration, and solving the most complex challenges in finance and beyond. We live by the [DI] code: We are Problem Solvers who are Humble , have a Can-do Attitude , and believe in Togetherness . If you’re a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects, and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity. What You’ll Be Doing Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements. Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications. Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers. Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget. Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports. Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience.
• Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking.
• Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms, or other time-series databases.
• Exposure to project leadership or people management.
• Contribution to internal tools, documentation, or community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements.
• Developing, testing, and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications.
• Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and senior developers.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
• Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports.
• Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of learning.

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working – balance your time between home and our global offices.
• Professional development – access to paid training in technical and leadership skills.
• Clear progression pathway – biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s with your People Leader.
• Global opportunities – work with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto
• Healthcare & wellbeing – provider dependent on region.
• Referral bonuses, social events, and more – we work hard and celebrate harder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees