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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Crawley seeks a KDB+/Q Developer to drive the development of high-performance systems for trading strategies. This role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in a competitive environment, collaborate with top professionals, and significantly impact business outcomes.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience coding in KDB+/Q, preferably in a trading environment.
• Knowledge of electronic trading infrastructure.
• 1+ year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems for real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Software development

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, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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: Crawley, West Sussex (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. Engineer high-performance systems that handle 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 are central to the firm’s competitive edge.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Drive greenfield development with real business impact
• Tackle 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

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