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

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer in York, offering a salary up to £200,000 plus bonuses and benefits. You will work on greenfield projects that have real business impact, tackling complex problems with cutting-edge tools while collaborating with industry leaders in a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience coding in KDB+/Q ideally in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to electronic trading infrastructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems for real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers.
• Build scalable tools for global trading strategies.

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, York

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

York (Hybrid)

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: York (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 global trading strategies.

Work closely 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

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