Senior KDB+ Specialist – Fixed Income Algo Trading & Analytics

Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunities MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry. We specialise in data-intensive trading and risk environments where real-time analytics, large data volumes, and high-performance engineering are critical. Joining MARGO means working on highly specialized data platforms while benefiting from a human-sized structure, close follow-up, and tailored career paths. Business Context You will work directly within the Front Office Fixed Income Algo Trading IT environment. This role sits in a fast-paced setting focused on real-time pricing, risk management, and trading algorithm performance for FI products. The platform supports: Real-time and intraday market data streaming and time-series capture. Fixed Income pricing, hedging, and risk analytics. Ad-hoc statistical analysis of algorithm behavior, client behavior, and market impact. Real-time trade and algorithm monitoring dashboards (e.g., Panopticon). Role Overview We are looking for a Senior KDB+ / q Specialist to work on real-time data and algo trading platforms. While centered on robust kdb+ development, the position features short feedback cycles and direct interaction with traders and production teams. We welcome candidates with strong kdb+ / q experience who thrive across: Core kdb+ / q development & time-series architecture 3rd line platform support & performance optimization Te