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Software Engineer (Data Platform) – Amsterdam

Global Prop Trading Firm

Amsterdam

Posted 4 Wks Ago

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the global HQ of this tech-focused market maker with groundbreaking success in the high frequency trading space. Now looking for an experienced engineer with a background in developing large-scale data platforms to lead on building a new platform for global trading operations.

You will join the Delta One team in a hands-on role, where your work on real-time data capture and processing will directly influence trading strategies for a variety of products. Your primary focus will be meeting the data needs of traders and researchers, including developing live-capturing software to build a data lake and building derived datasets from the lake, using batch processing (to generate history) and stream processing (real-time data feeds).

This role is pivotal in enhancing alpha research and trading capabilities at the firm and would suit a confident self-starter who is keen to apply their senior engineering expertise to complex challenges. In return, you’ll see the immediate impact of your work on numerous areas across the business.

Requirements

  • Experience building a large-scale data platform that operates from capture to consumption
  • Not afraid to make mistakes, and use lessons learned to construct an even more robust platform
  • Understanding of technical fundamentals, e.g. networking, database behavior & system performance when designing systems
  • Familiar with building batch and stream processing systems for diverse data sources.
  • Proponent of maintaining operational excellence and reducing the dependency on humans within data operations

Rewards and Incentives 

  • Great base salaries and industry-leading bonuses
  • Flat, transparent structure with autonomy to deliver solutions
  • Generous benefits package, including commuting expenses, breakfast and lunch facilities, regular social activities and more
  • Direct business impact with short feedback loop