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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer in Warrington. This role focuses on building cutting-edge research and analytics platforms to enhance trading strategies. Join an elite team to tackle complex challenges using advanced tools in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Premium Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience coding in KDB+/Q in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to electronic trading infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of real-time data systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineering high-performance systems handling vast volumes of real-time data.
• Collaborating with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Driving greenfield development with significant business impact.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Coding

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

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

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Position: KDB+/Q Developer

Location: Warrington (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 will collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that are central to the firm’s competitive advantage.

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-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