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

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading hedge fund as a KDB+/Q Developer, where you will be critical in building a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. This role involves driving impactful greenfield development and working closely with top talent in a collaborative environment, tackling complex problems with next-generation tools.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience coding in KDB+/Q.
• Exposure to live trading environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems handling vast volumes of real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar

Job description

Job Title: KDB+/Q Developer

Location: London (Hybrid)

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

Experience: 1+ Year

Client: World-Leading Hedge Fund

Job Description:

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. You will engineer high-performance systems handling vast volumes of real-time data, powering world-class trading strategies across global markets.

Work closely with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that form the core of the firm's competitive edge.

What Makes This Role Unique:

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

Qualifications:

• 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