KDB Developer - London, UK

Randstad Technologies RecruitmentLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 29 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid KDB Developer role in London offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in KDB+/q and time-series data architecture within a reputable firm, with potential for extension. You'll thrive here if you possess deep domain expertise in prime brokerage or risk, and are eager to work within an innovative technology team. Apply now to explore this exciting contract position and further advance your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

London, United Kingdom

JavaKafkaPython

Job Description

Role: KDB Developer
Type: Contract (3 Months with potential extension)
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Core Requirements:

10+ Years KDB+/q: Advanced development, query optimization, and L3 support in large-scale production environments.
Architecture: Deep knowledge of time-series data modeling, Tickerplant, and RDB/HDB structures.
Domain Expertise: Strong background in Prime Brokerage, Post-Trade Risk, Margining, or Securities Lending.
Integration: Experience with Kafka, Java, and Python.
Education: Degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or Engineering.

Let me know if you are interested and we can have a confidential chat. You can also drop me your CV and I will get back to you on call directly to discuss the role further.

If this is not a great fit for you then please let me know if you know someone who can be suitable for the role.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.