KDB Developer – FX Technology

Job description

KDB Developer – FX Technology


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If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

At HSBC, we are transforming technology in financial services, using the latest digital tools and methodologies to make our customers' banking experience simpler, better, faster and more secure.

To achieve this, we have many exciting challenges ahead and are looking for people with a real passion for what they would like to do. Working with some of the best technology talent we are searching for technologists and enablers that will help support us on this journey.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

The Position

This role is to join the Global FX eTrading MI and Analytics team. Our application is responsible for capturing, storing and analyzing data in excess of 3TB (5billion records) per day from a large number of FX electronic trading venues, as well as internal pricing and trading data. KDB is a critical part of the FX eRisk (electronic Risk) business and our team is the golden source of MI to quants, sales and trading. The platform also provides a range of analytics, facilitates quantitative research and back testing, and serves a number of regulatory reports. We run hundreds of services concurrently in production and perform multiple releases per day.

The person will be based in the London HQ and is part of a global team with presence in HK and London. They will be working closely with the Quants in London and HK as well as interacting with the broader booking and execution development teams.


Principal Responsibilities
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Develop key parts of the Global FX MI and Analytics platform

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Work closely with quants and electronic tech team in implementing fit-for-purpose solutions

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Contribute to designing and architecting tick, data access, feeds and scalable analytic solutions

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Implement API-based functionality

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Contribute to and expand common components, tools and APIs

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Focus on automation around metrics, builds and testing

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Skills Required:
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Test-Driven / Behaviour-Driven Development with emphasis on specification-based testing

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Strong analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrable knowledge of market data, trade data and basic statistical concepts

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Ability to query, analyse and combine vast amounts of data

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Team player with excellent communication skills

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In-depth understanding of q language structures and writing performant code

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Familiar with kdb tick architecture

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Ability to adjust to a dynamic environment

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Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions

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Exposure to all aspects of SDLC, including build automation, deployment and support

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Experience in a second programming language (whether OO or functional) greatly valued

The base location for this role is London, 8CS


You'll achieve more when you join HSBC

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We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies. As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.