Senior KDB Developer

Senior KDB Developer

Location: Warsaw (Hybrid, 2 days in office)Area: Finance / Investment Banking

About the Role

We are looking for a talented KDB / FX eTrading Analytics Developer to join our Global FX eTrading MI and Analytics team. Our platform captures, stores, and analyzes over 3TB of data (5 billion records) per day from multiple FX electronic trading venues, as well as internal pricing and trading data. This team is the golden source of MI for quants, sales, and trading, supporting quantitative research, backtesting, analytics, and regulatory reporting.

You will work in a global team with colleagues in Hong Kong, London, and Poland, collaborating closely with quants and execution teams to develop high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance key components of the Global FX MI and Analytics platform.

• Collaborate with quants and electronic trading teams to implement fit-for-purpose solutions.

• Design and architect scalable data access, feeds, and analytics solutions.

• Implement API-based functionality and contribute to common tools and components.

• Automate metrics, builds, and testing processes to ensure high reliability.

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with KDB / q language, including tick architecture and writing performant code.

• Test-Driven / Behaviour-Driven Development experience, with a focus on specification-based testing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding of market data, trade data, and basic statistical concepts.

• Ability to query, analyze, and combine very large datasets efficiently.

• Experience with all aspects of SDLC, including build automation, deployment, and support.

• Experience in at least one other programming language (OO or functional) is highly valued.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

• Appreciation of diverse perspectives and using differences to improve decisions.

What We Offer

• Work in a high-volume, low-latency FX environment within a global investment bank.

• Opportunity to collaborate with international quants and trading teams.

• Exposure to cutting-edge analytics and MI systems handling massive datasets.

• Hybrid working model with Kraków HQ as the primary base.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.