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.
