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# KDB Developer

- **Company:** Morgan Stanley
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £74,954.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Git, KDB+, Low Latency, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5896920341

## About the Role

* Strong KDB+ knowledge.

 * Scripting knowledge (Python).

 * Basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.

 * Excellent communication skills.

 * Data modeling concepts.

 * Version control, preferably with GIT.

 * Knowledge of ETL products such as Informatica.

 * Replication.

 * Agile practices.

 * Experience working in geographically dispersed teams.

 * Integrity & ownership, good team player, high degree of motivation to expand technical and business knowledge.

 * Bachelor's degree.

## Description

* Develop current kdb+ based infrastructure to ensure support for queries from native Q and other languages (including Java, C#, Python) and enhance the architecture to support a low latency, fast ingestion, highly available database.

 * Develop tools for data acquisition/loading, data quality, and production support covering a broad range of asset classes, data types, and frequencies that meet current and future trading, analytic, and operational needs., Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.


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