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

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer in Lincoln. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in KDB+/q to support cutting-edge data solutions, working alongside top professionals in a performance-driven culture. This role provides significant business impact with opportunities for development in a flat organizational structure.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of coding experience in KDB+/q.
• Experience in a live trading environment preferred.
• Solid knowledge in real-time data systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a research and analytics platform.
• Engineer high-performance systems for real-time data handling.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers to develop scalable tools.

Skills

KDB+/q

Real-time data systems

Electronic trading infrastructure

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, Lincoln

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Lincoln, 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: Lincoln (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 handling vast volumes of real-time data, powering trading strategies across global markets.

Work with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that form the core of 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

Minimum 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