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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a KDB+/Q Developer in Colchester, offering a competitive salary and bonus. You will work on pioneering projects and collaborate with top-tier talent in a performance-oriented culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in KDB+/Q coding and experience in real-time data systems.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in KDB+/Q ideally in a live trading environment.
• 1+ year of experience in relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-performance system building for trading.
• Work hand-in-hand with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Drive greenfield development with real business impact.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Electronic trading infrastructure

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar

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

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Colchester, 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 on the planet as a KDB+/Q Developer, 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.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that sit at the core of the firm’s competitive edge.

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 engineering culture

Work in a flat structure where your ideas influence key decisions

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