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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a KDB+/Q Developer to drive greenfield development that ensures high-performance systems for real-time data analytics. Join an elite team in a flat-structured, performance-first culture where your contributions shape key decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in KDB+/Q ideally in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure.
• STEM degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building a cutting-edge research and analytics platform.
• Engineer high-performance systems for vast volumes of real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.

Skills

KDB+/Q coding

Real-time data systems

Electronic trading infrastructure

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

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

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Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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

Qualifications

• 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