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. 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.

Responsibilities

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; 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; 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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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; Market data systems; Trading or risk analytics; SQL or other data query languages; Integration with upstream/downstream systems

Benefits

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