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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hedge fund as a KDB+/Q Developer in Southampton, where you will drive greenfield development and tackle complex problems. Collaborating with top talent, you'll have the opportunity to create systems that influence global trading strategies and deliver significant business impact. Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree and solid coding experience in KDB+/Q.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience coding in KDB+/Q ideally in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to real-time data systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools.

Skills

Coding in KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

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, Southampton

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Southampton, 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: Southampton (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 that handle vast volumes of real-time data — powering world-class trading strategies across global markets.

Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that are 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

Minimum 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