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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Doncaster seeks a KDB+/Q Developer to enhance its research and analytics capabilities. This role involves developing high-performance systems for trading strategies, collaborating with top professionals in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Performance-first engineering culture

Qualifications

• Experience in KDB+/Q in a live trading environment is essential.
• 1+ year of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Problem solving

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, Doncaster

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

Doncaster, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

KDB+/Q Developer

Location: Doncaster (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, building a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. Engineer high-performance systems handling vast real-time data volumes, powering trading strategies across global markets.

Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools 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 (ideally in a live trading environment)
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure