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hybrid senior full-time 18358.33 PLN - 27541.66PLN Kraków, PODLASKIE

First indexed 13 Oct 2026

Description

Some careers shine brighter than others. If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential.

Join Markets & Securities Services IT in Equities Electronic Trading, where we build and run data-driven platforms that power algo trading and execution. As a KDB Developer in the Algo Analytics and Execution Data POD, you'll use kdb+/q time-series technology to collect, store, analyse, and distribute large volumes of markets and trading data across a hybrid Colo-Campus-Cloud environment, working closely with traders and quantitative analysts in a global team.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain kdb+ microservice-based applications across multiple global locations in a hybrid operating model
  • Design, develop, and enhance kdb+ data stores and services to handle high-volume market and trade data
  • Create and update automated reporting and analytics based on data stored in kdb+
  • Partner with quantitative analysts to develop and implement new models for algo trading and trading activity reporting
  • Troubleshoot issues in a real-time trading environment, supporting quants and traders with timely resolution
  • Develop and maintain tools to industrialise and streamline support for the in-house equities execution platform
  • Contribute to DevOps practices and provide production support to ensure stability, resilience, and rapid delivery
  • Work through the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering and analysis through to implementation and delivery

Requirements

  • Prior programming experience and ability to deliver production-quality code
  • Strong willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve ways of working
  • SQL experience and comfort working with data-intensive systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in fast-paced environments
  • Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
  • Ability to work across the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements to implementation
  • Experience designing and developing services to meet business needs with minimal external guidance
  • Ability to build trusted relationships through reliable delivery in a global, distributed team setting

Benefits

The pay range for this role is 18358.33 PLN - 27541.66PLN (monthly, gross). Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing. Benefits include:

  • Additional bonuses for recognition awards
  • Multisport card
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)
  • Cafeteria platform
  • Employee assistance program
  • Additional contributions to PPK scheme
  • Corporate parties & events
  • CSR initiatives
  • Nursery discounts
  • Financial support with trainings and education
  • Social fund
  • Flexible working hours
  • Free parking
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://portal.careers.hsbc.com/careers/job/563774612333472