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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a KDB+/Q Developer in Swindon to enhance their analytics platform. You will design high-performance systems that manage vast amounts of data integral to trading strategies, while collaborating with top industry talent in a flat structure that encourages innovative input.

Benefits

Performance-focused engineering culture

Opportunity for impactful greenfield development

Flat organizational structure allowing influence

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a live trading environment.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with KDB+/q.
• Exposure to trading systems is essential.

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

Coding in KDB+/q

Real-time data systems

Electronic trading infrastructure

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

Job description

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

Client: Hunter Bond

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

Collaborate 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

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