Snr KDB Developer- Hybrid/ London/ Contract

Description

Principal responsibilities

Develop key parts of the Global FX MI and Analytics platform

Work closely with quants and electronic tech team in implementing fit-for-purpose solutions

Contribute to designing and architecting tick, data access, feeds and scalable analytic solutions

Implement API-based functionality

Contribute to and expand common components, tools and APIs

Focus on automation around metrics, builds and testing

Skills Required:

Test-Driven / Behaviour-Driven Development with emphasis on specification-based testing

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrable knowledge of market data, trade data and basic statistical concepts

Ability to query, analyse and combine vast amounts of data

Team player with excellent communication skills

In depth-Understanding of q language structures and writing performant code

Familiar with kdb tick architecture

Ability to adjust to a dynamic environment

Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences xjnqpsq to add value to decisions

Exposure to all aspects of SDLC, including build automation, deployment and support

Experience in a second programming language (whether oo or functional) greatly valuedGCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

Ad ID: 5417986676