Software Data Engineer

The organisation

High performance, low latency, financial markets… You know where this is going right? Yup, trading. Business is booming right now and this company is looking to make the most of it. This is where you come in.

The position

The Netherlands has always been at the forefront of financial trading and this company is looking to keep it that way. As a High-Frequency trading firm, it breathes technology. For every trader on the floor, there are at least two developers. Make no mistake, IT is their core business. Because in such a highly competitive market, performance, speed, and reliable data are key. This is where you come into play!

To speed up innovation and boost productivity throughout the company, a new data services team is being formed. And you could be a part of it. They are looking for someone with a solid background in Java, Kotlin, or Python. It would also be nice if you have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, HDFS, Hive, Impala, or Spark. The Data Service team will be focusing on. Creating and maintaining and running a whole suite of data services and libraries built in-house; they are constantly improving these and creating new ones where needed. Make sure that their data systems are running smoothly so that all the data is ingested continuously, persisted reliably, and used efficiently. Last but not least Educate all users of data within the organization by organizing workshops and training, working together on projects directly with traders, quants, and engineers.

Candidate profile

Of course, you’ll need to bring the right set of tools to build the perfect solutions. A solid background in Computer Science or a closely related field is crucial. Preferably even a Master’s degree. A few years of relevant experience as a Software Developer will also definitely come in handy, though we’re mainly focused on the willingness and ability to learn. Within a complex landscape of varying systems and technologies, you’ll be constantly challenged to consider trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability.

The offer

So this trading thing, what does it pay?

Pretty damn well, to be honest. Starting with a base salary between €120.000 and €130.000 gross a year, excluding the secondary benefits. And those secondary benefits, are second to none. From a fully catered lunch every day and flexible working to a royal end-of-year bonus. 

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.