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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer to join their team in Derby. In this hybrid role, you will engineer high-performance systems that manage vast volumes of real-time data, collaborating closely with experts to drive innovations in trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in KDB+/Q development and a passion for working in a dynamic, performance-oriented environment.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience coding in KDB+/Q.
• Exposure to electronic trading infrastructure required.

Responsibilities

• Engineering high-performance systems for trading strategies.
• Collaborating 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

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

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Derby, 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: Derby (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. This role involves engineering high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data to power trading strategies across global markets.

You will collaborate 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
• Address 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