Senior KDB Developer - FX eTrading Analytics
Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a strong global presence and a focus on innovation in electronic trading and analytics. The company values collaborative, dynamic teams that drive strategic growth and deliver superior insights. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical platform that supports key trading functions, data analytics, and regulatory reporting, within a culturally diverse and forward-thinking environment.
Role Overview:
You will join the Global FX eTrading MI and Analytics team, responsible for developing and enhancing a platform that handles vast quantities of market and trading data. Working closely with quants, traders, and technical teams, your work will support data analysis, quantitative research, and regulatory reporting initiatives essential for the organisation’s trading operations.
Key Skills & Experience:
• Strong knowledge of q language structures and performance coding
• Experience in KDB database development and tick architecture
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills with market and trade data familiarity
• Familiarity with API development and scalable analytics solutions
• Experience in test-driven or behaviour-driven development methodologies
• Ability to analyze and query large datasets efficiently
• Previous exposure to build automation, deployment, and SDLC processes
• Knowledge of a second programming language (OO or functional) is highly valued
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop key components of the FX MI and Analytics platform
• Collaborate with quants and electronic trading teams to implement fit-for-purpose solutions
• Design and architect tick data feeds, access, and scalable analytics modules
• Implement API-based functionalities to enhance system capabilities
• Contribute to the expansion of common tools, components, and APIs
• Automate metrics, build processes, and testing routines to improve efficiency
Requirements:
• Right to work in the specified location or eligibility to work within Asia Contract arrangements
• Proven experience with KDB and q language in a financial industry context
• On-site availability at the Krakow HQ
• 12 months commitment starting from 05/06/2026
• Prior experience in FX or electronic trading environments is advantageous
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join a globally integrated team and work on high-impact projects within a stimulating environment.
