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

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

Job summary

Join a leading hedge fund as a KDB+/Q Developer in Northampton. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge research and analytics platforms, handling vast real-time data. Ideal candidates are those with a STEM background and solid experience in KDB+/Q, looking to make a significant impact in a competitive engineering culture.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Coding

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, Northampton

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Northampton, 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: Northampton (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, powering trading strategies across global markets.

You’ll collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to develop 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-focused 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