KDB+/Q Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

KDB+/Q Developer (Fintech): Building a next-generation research and analytics platform for an elite hedge fund, processing massive volumes of real-time market data and supporting advanced trading strategies. Focus on designing high-performance systems and collaborating with quants and traders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £300,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits

Company

An elite hedge fund.

What you will do

• Designing and engineering high-performance systems to process and analyze massive volumes of real-time market data.
• Building out a next-generation research and analytics platform from the ground up.
• Collaborating closely with Quant Researchers, Portfolio Managers, and Traders to translate complex requirements into technical solutions.
• Developing scalable infrastructure that supports mission-critical trading activities across global markets.
• Influencing system architecture and design within a flat-structured, engineering-first environment.

Requirements

• A STEM degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Hands-on experience with KDB+/q, preferably in a production or trading environment.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in software engineering, ideally with exposure to real-time data systems.
• Familiarity with electronic trading infrastructure is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• The opportunity to build new systems with significant business impact and technical ownership.
• A highly competitive salary plus an exceptional bonus and benefits package.
• Work alongside world-class engineers and quants on complex technical challenges.
• A flat structure where your ideas directly shape the future of the firm's technology stack.