Junior KDB Developer

About KX:

Our mission is to accelerate data and AI-driven innovation with high performance analytics solutions, enabling our customers to transform into AI-first enterprises. KX is trusted by the world's top investment banks & hedge funds, aerospace and defence, life and health sciences, semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Time series and vector data analytics and management are at the heart of our products, independently benchmarked as the fastest on the market. They help our customers process data at unmatched speed and scale and empower LOB leaders, developers, data scientists, and data engineers to build high-performance data-driven applications and turbocharge their favourite analytics tools in the cloud, on premise, or at the edge.

KX technology enables the discovery of richer, actionable insights for faster, better-informed decision making which drives competitive advantage and transformative growth for our customers. KX operates across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Role Overview:

KX is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work on developing and maintaining software solutions for our clients. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of experienced software engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solution.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and solve software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned with industry best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies.
• Learn and work with q, the programming language used in KX's time-series database, kdb+

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in software development.
• 1 year experience with kdb+
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or C++.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn q and apply it within KX’s platform solutions.

Location & Workplace Type:

This position takes on a hybrid working model based in London, Belfast or Newry, UK

Why Choose KX?

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and follow fact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it our all.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Individually tailored training and skills development.
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days.