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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer based in Coventry, offering a competitive salary up to £200,000. This role involves collaborating with top talent to develop scalable tools for trading strategies, addressing complex problems in a performance-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience coding in KDB+/Q.
• Experience in a live trading environment preferred.
• Exposure to electronic trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems handling vast volumes of data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Drive greenfield development with significant business impact.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Engineering

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, Coventry

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

KDB+/Q Developer

Location: Coventry (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £200,000 + Bonus + 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 handling vast volumes of real-time data, powering trading strategies across global markets.

You’ll collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools at the core of the firm’s success.

What Makes This Role Unique

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