Senior KDB Developer Specialist

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom KX Full time
About KX

We are a leading provider of high-performance analytics solutions, empowering our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises.

Our products process data at unmatched speed and scale, enabling LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications.

We operate across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, serving top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. As a key member, you will work on developing and maintaining software solutions for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with a team of experienced software engineers, and stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet client needs.
  2. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices.
  3. Collaborate with team members to identify and solve software issues, ensuring seamless project execution.
  4. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance solution quality.
  5. Stay abreast of the latest software development trends and technologies, applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes.
  6. Learn and work with q, the programming language used in KX's time-series database, kdb+.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in software development.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or C++.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness and ability to learn q and apply it within KX's platform solutions.
  • Experience working with q or kdb+ is a strong plus.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • Individually tailored training and skills development.
  • Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
  • Wellness Days and Volunteer Days.

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