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

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a KDB+/Q Developer to enhance their research and analytics platform. This role demands expertise in coding with KDB+/Q and requires a STEM degree. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative, performance-driven environment, addressing complex trading challenges with innovative solutions.

Benefits

Bonus

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree.
• 1+ year experience coding in KDB+/Q.
• Experience in live trading environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance systems for real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Drive greenfield development impacting business.

Skills

Coding in KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Problem-solving

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

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

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Basingstoke (Hybrid)

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: Basingstoke (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 the buildout of a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. This role involves engineering high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data, powering world-class trading strategies across global markets.

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

What Makes This Role Unique

• Drive greenfield development with real business impact
• Address complex problems using next-generation tools and architectures
• Collaborate with top talent in a performance-focused engineering culture
• Work in a flat structure where your ideas influence key decisions

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