Data Intellect Limited

Data Intellect Limited is seeking enthusiastic graduates for their Graduate Academy starting Autumn 2026 in Belfast. This program offers comprehensive training to become a kdb+ developer, with a starting salary of £28,000, rising to £30,000 after probation. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative environment and travel internationally with leading investment banks. Ideal for STEM graduates with strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Data Intellect Graduate Academy Autumn 2026 Are you passionate about technology and travel? At Data Intellect, we're looking for driven individuals with a passion for technology and a global mindset to join our Graduate Academy. This is your opportunity to gain hands on experience with the world's fastest time series database and analytics engine and travel internationally! Register your interest now What We Offer No prior experience? No problem! Our comprehensive 3 month training program at our Belfast HQ combines guided learning, hands on work experience and personalised career guidance to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a kdb+ developer, even without prior experience. You will join an intake of other like minded graduates, all starting on a level playing field! Become a kdb+ expert! You'll dive deep into the world of Q programming and the kdb+ time series database, developed by KX Systems. This specialized knowledge will set you apart when working with world leading investment banks and hedge funds to capture, store, analyse and visualise huge volumes of financial data. Travel internationally working with the biggest names in Finance! Once you've completed your training, exciting opportunities await! You will work with world leading investment banks and hedge funds in major financial hubs like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto! A supportive and collaborative environment: You'll join a close knit community of passionate problem solvers who believe in teamwork, continuous learning and celebrating each other's successes. Excellent benefits package: We offer a competitive starting salary of £28,000 rising to £30,000 after passing probation, along with private healthcare, increasing holiday allowance, continuous learning opportunities and exciting social events. Who We're Looking For Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in any STEM field. Must be willing to relocate to one of our global hubs upon completion of training Strong communicators, both written and verbal. Problem solvers eager to learn and grow. Team players with a collaborative spirit. Detail oriented with a 'can do' attitude. Coding experience is a bonus. Hear from our Grads I studied Finance at Queens and went on to do my MSc in Software Development. I joined as a Graduate kdb+ Engineer and after completing the training, I am now currently living in London working in a hedge fund! I really like the friendly culture and social events at DI and how everyone is happy to help with any questions you have. - Ciara I'm Caitlin and I've been with DI for just over 2 years and I now live in Singapore for my job! I work in a support team for a leading investment bank and I'm loving it. The social side of DI is one of the reasons I love working here! - Caitlin Who We Are Simply put - we turn big data problems into smart data solutions. Data Intellect is a leading data and technology consultancy specialising in cutting edge financial and capital markets technology solutions. Our Application Process Screening Call: A friendly chat with our Talent Team to get to know you better (approx. 20-30 minutes). kdb+ test: An opportunity for you to explore the technology. Graduate Assessment Day: A chance to showcase your skills and potential at our Belfast HQ (approx. 3-4 hours). Feedback and Decision: You'll receive constructive feedback and if successful, there will be a job offer coming your way! Please note, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position. When you submit an application you will be asked to confirm which of our global hubs you are willing to travel to. If you tick 'none', your application will not progress. Fair employment and equal opportunities Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection processes. Ready to accept the challenge? Apply now.

Data Intellect Limited is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their new Trade Surveillance team in Belfast. This role involves acting as a trusted technical consultant, bridging client infrastructure teams and internal engineering, while managing complex platform implementations. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. You will receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for international travel to work with leading investment banks and hedge funds. This position offers excellent career progression within a rapidly expanding high-growth practice.

Join the world's largest kdb+ Consultancy where you'll work with some of the biggest names in Capital Markets and continue to elevate your expertise solving complex challenges in an environment built on collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. If you're a kdb+ developer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment this is your opportunity! What You'll Be Doing Collaborating with business users to define new application requirements. Developing, testing and maintaining clean, performant code for client applications. Supporting project delivery alongside Project Managers and Senior Engineers. Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver solutions on time and on budget. Analysing large-scale time-series data and generating actionable reports. Mentoring junior developers and contributing to a culture of continuous learning. What You Bring 2+ years of hands-on kdb+ development experience. Solid understanding of q language and time-series data structures. Experience working in Unix/Linux environments. Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with software development methodologies and the SDLC. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team. Excellent client-facing communication skills. Experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking is advantageous. Bonus Skills (Not Required) Experience with AI tooling (Claude, Co-Pilot). Knowledge of Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), or other time-series databases. Exposure to project leadership or people management. Contribution to internal tools, documentation, community initiatives. Why Join Data Intellect? Hybrid & flexible working - balance your time between home and our global offices. Global opportunities - work with clients in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Toronto and beyond. Continuous learning - day one access to paid training, certifications and leadership development. Clear progression pathways - biannual promotion cycles and monthly 1:1s to excel your career growth and development. Healthcare & wellbeing - provider dependent on region. Flexible, increasing holiday allowance - option to work bank holidays providing greater flexibility in holiday usage. Generous referral bonuses, exciting social events and so much more - we work hard and celebrate harder. Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep expertise in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world's most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, AI, data engineering, regulatory technology and enterprise platforms. We're growing, fast! Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process.

Data Intellect is building a new, specialist Trade Surveillance teaminBelfast, forming a key part of a rapidly expanding, high-growth practice area within the organisation. This team operates in a consulting-led model, delivering complex, mission-critical solutions for worldleading global investment banks, hedge funds, regulators and exchanges. As part of this, you will have the opportunity to work on international client engagements across New York, London, and APAC, gaining exposure to some of the most sophisticated financial technology environments in the world, with potential opportunities to travel. You will receive comprehensive training on a specialised trade surveillance product stack, enabling you to quickly develop deep expertise while working directly on client systems. The role combines dataengineering depth with client-facing responsibility, requiring individuals who can both solve complex technical challenges and operate effectively within enterprise stakeholder environments. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will act as a trusted technical consultant, bridging client infrastructure teams and internal engineering, and taking ownership of platform implementation, optimisation, and ongoing support. This is an ideal opportunity for someone motivated by problem-solving, continuous learning, and accelerated career progression within a fast-scaling, globally focused practice. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead between clients and engineering teams, delivering enterprise platform solutions Deploy, manage, and optimise containerised applications using Kubernetes and Helm Design scalable, secure infrastructure across on-prem and AWS environments using IaC tools Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, driving automation and release consistency Administer Kubernetes clusters, managing orchestration, scaling, and performance Implement monitoring and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) to ensure system reliability Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, Kubernetes, and database issues with clear root cause analysis Configure AWS networking and implement secure access (SSO, SSL/TLS, access controls) Skills & Experience Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm Solid AWS expertise and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) Proven CI/CD and automation experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and root cause analysis Knowledge of storage (NFS/EFS), databases (PostgreSQL), and web servers (Nginx, Apache, Tomcat) Experience with SSO and security (SAML, OIDC, Azure AD, Okta, Keycloak) Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash Profile Client-focused with strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex systems and translate technical issues for different audiences Comfortable working independently in client environments Proactive, adaptable and motivated to learn Desirable Financial services or capital markets experience Exposure to trade surveillance or regtech platforms Experience in low-latency or high-throughput environments Why Join Data Intellect? Join a new, strategically important team in Belfast Work on complex, high-impact systems in a collaborative, consulting-led environment Be part of a high-growth practice with strong career progression opportunities Receive full training on a specialised, in-demand product stack Opportunities for international travel across New York, London, and APAC Work with leading global investment banks and hedge funds Fair Employment & Equal Opportunities We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the assessment and selection process. Challenge Accepted. Apply now.

Data Intellect Limited is seeking a kdb+ Developer to join their consultancy in London. In this role, you'll work with large-scale time-series data, deliver solutions for capital markets, and mentor junior developers. The position offers hybrid working with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of kdb+ development experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a fast-growing company that values diversity and innovation.