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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer in Luton to build a cutting-edge research platform. This role involves engineering high-performance systems for real-time data and requires solid coding experience in KDB+/Q within a trading environment. The opportunity offers unique collaboration and a chance to influence key business decisions while working with top-tier talent in a dynamic culture.

Benefits

Bonus

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience coding in KDB+/Q, ideally in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to real-time data systems or trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems for real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Drive greenfield development with significant business impact.

Skills

KDB+/Q

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, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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: Luton (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 building 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 at the core of 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