Senior KDB+ Developers - Multiple headcounts - HK relocation open for perm / contract
Gravitas Recruitment Group
| Company | Gravitas Recruitment Group |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Position Overview
We are partnering with several leading global financial firms looking for KDB+/q Developers. These roles sit within high-performing electronic trading and analytics teams. You will help build and maintain large, real-time market data systems used directly by traders, researchers, and compliance teams.
Location & Visa Support
• Hong Kong Roles: Opportunities are available on-site in Hong Kong.
• Visa Sponsorship: Full Hong Kong work visa sponsorship provided for successful candidates.
Top Requirements (Most Important)
• Expert KDB+/q Skills: Deep knowledge of the q language and kdb+ tick architecture.
• Fast Code: Ability to write highly optimized code that processes data instantly.
• Big Data Handling: Experience querying and analyzing huge amounts of market ad trade data.
• Platform Building: Skills to design systems for real-time data capture and data access.
Daily Responsibilities
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with researchers (quants) and tech teams to build useful tools.
• API Development: Create and improve APIs and shared software components.
• Automation: Automate system tests, software builds, and performance tracking.
• Testing: Use test-driven methods (TDD/BDD) to check software before it goes live.
General Skills (Good to Have)
• Math & Finance Basics: Understanding of basic statistics and how trading data works.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to fix complex data issues quickly.
• Good Communication: Ability to explain technical ideas to global team members.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and value different viewpoints