KDB Quant Developer for Research & Trading

Squarepoint Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint Capital is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join a team that designs, implements, deploys, and uses software for research and trading. You will work directly with quantitative researchers and the technology team to mature these tools for broader use across asset classes.

The role emphasizes modern software practices, cross‑team collaboration, and strong technical communication. London‑based, with opportunities to contribute to research and trading initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field (math/physics/engineering/quantitative finance/computer science).
• 3+ years’ experience with KDB.
• Strong knowledge of finance, data storage, processing and analysis.
• Experience with modern software development: version control, agile development.
• Experience with CI, logging and monitoring systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deploy and use software for research and trading with quantitative researchers.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technologists to mature these tools for wider use.
• Drive cross‑team initiatives across asset classes to achieve Squarepoint’s objectives.

Skills

Version control

CI/CD

Agile development

Data processing

Technical communication

Education

Degree in quantitative field

Tools

KDB

Job description

Squarepoint Capital is seeking a Quantitative Developer to join a team that designs, implements, deploys, and uses software for research and trading. You will work directly with quantitative researchers and the technology team to mature these tools for broader use across asset classes.

The role emphasizes modern software practices, cross‑team collaboration, and strong technical communication. London‑based, with opportunities to contribute to research and trading initiatives.