KDB+/Q Developer - Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer to join their elite team. This role involves engineering high-performance systems that process substantial volumes of real-time data, significantly impacting global trading strategies. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and solid KDB+/Q coding experience, particularly in a trading context. The position not only offers competitive compensation but also the opportunity for impactful work within a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience coding in KDB+/Q.
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems for real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers on scalable tools.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Coding

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar

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KDB+/Q Developer - Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits, Basildon

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

KDB+/Q Developer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Premium Benefits

Experience: 1+ Year

Client: World-Leading Hedge Fund

The Opportunity

Join one of the most elite hedge funds as a KDB+/Q Developer, contributing to building a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. You will engineer high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data, powering global trading strategies.

You’ll collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that are central to the firm’s success.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Drive greenfield development with real business impact
• Work on complex problems using next-gen tools and architectures
• Collaborate with top talent in a performance-first culture
• Influence key decisions in a flat organizational structure

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