KDB Developer

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven KDB Developer to join our team, contributing to advanced data solutions for leading global financial institutions.

We look for individuals who are strategic, thrive in a dynamic environment, and possess strong analytical capabilities to solve complex business challenges.

Kdb+ is the world’s fastest time-series database, deployed in markets as diverse as financial trading, space exploration, telecommunications, and Formula One racing. Kdb+ combines streaming, in-memory and historical data in a simple and unified platform.

Responsibilities

Work alongside our global clients as part of our kdb+ consulting practice

Operate as Subject Matter Expert for KX product installations and customization

Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including influencing the overall design and architecture of the application and developing, testing, and deploying the code

Interact with users to understand requirements and integration needs, deploy applications, assist with user configurations, troubleshoot issues, and perform training

Support users with accessing and querying data

Requirements

3+ years in a software engineering / development role using KDB+/Q

Strong academic background in business, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, or technology

Track record of developing successful software solutions in programming languages such as Java / C++ / Python

Experience with deployment tools such as Jenkins / TeamCity

Self-starter who is proactive and driven, with a passion for learning new tools and technologies

We offer

Private Healthcare Package

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity policy

Group Life Protection Benefit

Give as You Earn

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Diversity Networks

Access to a range of skills and certifications