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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer in Birmingham to contribute to a state-of-the-art research platform. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with high-performance systems that manage vast amounts of real-time data, driving vital business strategies. With a flat structure that values your ideas, you'll collaborate with top industry talent to solve complex challenges.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience coding in KDB+/q.
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading.
• Solid understanding of complex problem solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coding in KDB+/q

Real-time data systems

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

KDB+/Q Developer

Location: Birmingham (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. Engineer high-performance systems managing vast volumes of real-time data to support top-tier trading strategies across global markets.

Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to develop scalable tools that form the core of the firm’s competitive advantage.

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

Minimum Requirements:

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