Senior KDB+ Developer

act digital

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Lisbon, pt on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 6, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

act digital is a multinational company present in 12 countries, which combines local agility and global expertise to act as a strategic partner for our clients in delivering customized and scalable solutions.

In Portugal, we have around 120 clients and a team of over 400 people, working on projects in sectors as diverse as Banking, Insurance, Transport, Aviation and Energy.

We are looking for an experienced (+6 years) kdb+ Developer to join our team to work on Cash Equities electronic trading platform, which is delivered globally.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to kdb analytics stack. You will ensure every transaction and signal is captured and provides foundation and assistance of decision making process by business and algorithms. You'll work closely with IT and Quant teams at each stage of the application lifecycle from discussing business requirements till delivery and beyond.

Main Tasks:

  • Participate in an agile based software development life-cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews.    
  • Collaborate with the production support team for maintenance  troubleshooting and release management.
  • Propose and provide feedback from experience/knowledge on architecture, design, technology choices and technology direction of the platform as well as on suitable DevOps practices.                       

Technical Skills:

  • At least 5 years software development experience with kdb+ core.
  • Strong understanding of tick-architecture and other patterns of kdb applications.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent knowledge of programming best practices, design patterns.

Language Skills

  • English - fluent.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to work as a part of a globally distributed team.
  • Desire to dive to a new domain knowledge and learn quickly.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work as a part of a globally distributed team.

Location: Hybrid working model in Lisbon.

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain kdb+ analytics platform for electronic trading, collaborating globally.

Job title

Senior KDB+ Developer

Experience level

6+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

hybrid in lisbon, portugal, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

kdb+tick-architectureagileprogramming best practicesdesign patterns

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

kdb+financial tradingagile
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lisbon, Portugal

Hybrid City