Über diese kdb+ Specialist – Real-Time Data & Analytics Platforms (Dev / Support / BA) Stelle bei Margo Group
Margo Group · Hybrid · London
KDB+ Specialist – Real-Time Data & Analytics Platforms (Dev / Support / BA)
Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunities
MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry.
We specialise in data-intensive trading and risk environments where real-time analytics, large data volumes and performance are critical. Our consultants work on platforms that capture, process and analyse high-frequency and intraday data used by Front Office, Risk and Surveillance teams.
Joining MARGO means working on highly specialised data platforms, while benefiting from a human-sized structure, close follow-up and tailored career paths.
Business Context
You will work within trading, risk or data technology environments built around kdb+ platforms.
These platforms typically support:
· real-time and intraday market data
· P&L and risk analytics
· monitoring and surveillance
· reporting and analytical workflows
The role sits close to business users and requires strong ownership of data quality, performance and platform behaviour.
Role Overview
We are looking for kdb+ Specialists to work on real-time data and analytics platforms.
This role is intentionally open and may suit profiles with a background in:
· kdb+ / q development
· data platform support
· technical business analysis
· or hybrid roles combining development, support and analysis
What matters most is strong kdb+ and data platform expertise, performance awareness and business proximity.
Key Responsibilities
Platform & Data Ownership
· Work on kdb+ platforms supporting real-time and intraday analytics
· Ensure data quality, consistency and availability
· Investigate and resolve data or performance issues
· Support business users relying on analytics and reports
· Participate in platform upgrades and releases
Development & Analytics
· Develop and optimise q code, queries and analytics
· Work on time-series data models and schemas
· Improve platform performance and scalability
· Develop new datasets, metrics and analytical views
Business Interaction & Analysis
· Work closely with Front Office, Risk or Surveillance users
· Understand analytical and reporting needs
· Translate business requirements into kdb+ solutions
· Support testing, validation and delivery phases
Technical Environment
Core Technologies
· kdb+ / q
· Time-series and real-time data architectures
· Linux / UNIX environments
· Scripting and automation
Valued Technical Exposure
· Market data systems
· Trading or risk analytics
· SQL or other data query languages
· Integration with upstream/downstream systems
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
· Hands-on experience with kdb+ / q
· Experience working with large volumes of time-series data
· Strong performance and optimisation mindset
· Ability to work close to business users
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ownership and production awareness
Valued (but not restrictive)
· Development or data engineering background
· Application or data platform support experience
· Business analysis experience in data-driven environments
· Exposure to Front Office or Risk teams
Why Join MARGO
· Access to niche kdb+ data and analytics platforms
· High-impact roles close to trading and risk activity
· Flexibility across dev, support and BA-type assignments
· Strong emphasis on data and platform expertise
· Human-sized consultancy with close support and long-term career focus
Please note - We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Interested? Motivated? Apply on our website or at [email protected]
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