KDB+/Q (Quant) Engineer - Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits (Belfast)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Belfast is seeking a KDB+/Q Engineer to join their elite team. This role involves developing high-performance systems for real-time data, contributing to innovative trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong STEM background and experience in KDB+/q, ready to tackle complex challenges in a hybrid work environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the financial sector!

Benefits

Bonus

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience coding in KDB+/q in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems handling vast volumes of real-time data.
• Drive greenfield development with real business impact.

Skills

Coding

Problem Solving

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science

STEM degree in Mathematics

STEM degree in Engineering

Tools

KDB+/q

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KDB+/Q (Quant) Engineer - Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits (Belfast)

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Premium Benefits

Experience: 1+ Year

The Opportunity

Join one of the most elite financial services firms as a KDB+/Q (Quant) Engineer, contributing to the buildout of a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. This is your chance to engineer high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data — powering world-class trading strategies across global markets.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Drive greenfield development with real business impact
• Tackle complex problems using next-gen tools and architectures
• Collaborate with top talent in a performance-first engineering culture

Requirements:

• STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar
• Solid experience coding in KDB+/q (ideally in a live trading environment)
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure