Quant Developer/ Software Engineer (KDB+/Q) - Up to £250,000 + Bonus + Benefits (London)

Job Description

KDB+/Q Developer

London (Hybrid)

Up to £250,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits

1+ Years’ Experience

Leading Hedge Fund

The Opportunity

Join a top-tier hedge fund building a next-generation research and analytics platform at scale. As a KDB+/Q Developer, you’ll engineer ultra-low latency systems that process vast volumes of real-time market data, directly powering sophisticated trading strategies across global markets.

Working at the intersection of data and trading, you’ll collaborate closely with Quant Researchers, Portfolio Managers, and Traders to deliver mission-critical tools that drive the firm’s competitive edge.

What You’ll Do

• Build and optimise high-performance KDB+/q systems for real-time data processing
• Design scalable infrastructure for large-scale market data and analytics
• Partner with quants and trading teams to deliver impactful, production-grade solutions

Why This Role Stands Out

Greenfield Build – Shape and develop new systems from the ground up

⚙️ Deep Technical Challenges – Solve complex problems in a high-performance environment

Elite Talent Density – Work alongside world-class engineers and quants

️ Flat Structure – Direct influence over architecture, design, and technical direction

✅ What You Bring

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field

Experience with KDB+/q (ideally in production or trading environments)

Exposure to real-time data systems, time-series data, or electronic trading infrastructure

Ready to build the systems that sit at the core of modern quantitative trading?

Apply now or reach out directly: View email address on alertsclk.com