Graduate STEM Developer

Dataintellect; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 275,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Flexible holidays

Continuous learning

Social events

Job summary

Data Intellect offers a 3‑month training program in Belfast to become a Financial Software Developer, welcoming graduates with no prior experience. You’ll dive into kdb+ and Q, joining an intake of peers to learn through guided instruction and hands-on projects.

Post training, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with top investment banks and hedge funds around London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto. Travel costs are covered and visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any STEM field, 3.5 GPA minimum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented with collaborative spirit.
• Attention to detail; coding is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 3‑month training program at Belfast HQ.
• Learn and apply kdb+/Q in real finance contexts.
• Collaborate with graduates to build data-driven solutions.
• Travel to key financial hubs for later opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team player

Detail oriented

Coding experience (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

No prior experience? No problem! Our comprehensive 3-month training program held at our Belfast headquarters combines guided learning, hands-on work experience and personalised career guidance to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as a Financial Software Developer, even without prior experience. You will join an intake of other like-minded Graduates, all starting on a level playing field!

Become a kdb+ expert! You'll dive deep into the world of Q programming language and kdb+ time series database, developed by KX Systems. This specialized knowledge will set you apart when working with world-leading investment banks and hedge funds to capture, store, analyse and visualise huge volumes of data.

Travel internationally working with the biggest names in Finance! Once you've completed your training, exciting opportunities await! You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with world leading investment banks and hedge funds in major financial hubs like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Toronto.

A supportive and collaborative environment: At Data Intellect, you'll join a close-knit community of passionate problem-solvers who believe in teamwork, continuous learning, and celebrating each other's successes.

Excellent benefits package: We offer a competitive starting salary, rising after passing probation, along with other benefits such as pension, healthcare, flexible holiday allowance, continuous learning opportunities and exciting social events.

Who We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3.5 GPA Bachelor's degree in any STEM related field.
• Strong communicators, both written and verbal.
• Problem solvers eager to learn and grow.
• Team players with a collaborative spirit.
• Detail-oriented with a "can-do" attitude.
• Coding experience is a bonus but not essential
• Must be willing travel to our HQ in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for approx. 6-8 weeks for in-person training*
• *Travel costs and accommodation during training covered by the company
• **Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Who We Are:

Simply put - we turn big data problems into smart data solutions Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk, and analytics for some of the world's most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, data engineering, regulatory tech, and enterprise platforms and we're growing fast.

Fair employment and equal opportunities

Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you have a disability, accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection processes.

Ready to accept the challenge?