Data Developer - KDB/Q

4727056
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Data & Advanced Analytics
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    Competitive

Contract Data Analyst – Q/KDB, Python. 12-Month Contract - £600 plus per day

Contract Data Analyst – Equities Trading (12 Months, Hybrid, Belfast)
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for financial markets? Join a global investment bank’s Equities Trading team in Belfast for a 12-month contract as a contract data analyst and play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into strategic business assets! In this job you will work with Q/KDB+, Python, Tableau and advanced SQL in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.


Why This Role?
  • High-impact projects:
    Support regulatory remediation, uncover revenue opportunities, and deliver analytics that shape business strategy.
  • Cutting-edge tech:
    Work with Q/KDB+, Python, Tableau, and advanced SQL in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.
  • Hybrid flexibility:
    Enjoy a mix of on-site collaboration and remote work.
  • Competitive day rate:
    Attractive compensation for top-tier talent.

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and maintain Q/KDB+ queries and scripts for data analysis and reporting.
  • Build and support Python-based tools for data manipulation and automation.
  • Design and manage interactive Tableau dashboards for business insights.
  • Write and optimise complex SQL queries (preferably with Impala) against large-scale data warehouses.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver effective BI solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability in partnership with technology teams.
What You’ll Bring
  • Financial domain expertise:
    Deep understanding of equities data in a sales & trading environment (market data, order/execution data).
  • Data wrangling:
    Hands-on experience with large datasets, time-series data, and advanced analytics.
  • Programming:
    Proficiency in Python (Pandas) and Q/KDB+.
  • Visualisation:
    Strong Tableau skills—able to turn complex data into actionable dashboards.
  • SQL mastery:
    Advanced SQL skills; Impala experience is a plus.
  • BI modelling:
    Experience designing and maintaining business intelligence data models.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you thrive in a high-energy, collaborative environment and love turning data into business value, we want to hear from you!

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