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.