Data Engineer

Who are we looking for?

BlockTech is a high-paced algorithmic trading firm facilitating global decentralised trading in cryptocurrency derivatives while expanding to regulated markets.

We are growing like never before and we are looking for a Data Engineer who wants to join us in this exciting scale-up phase!

What will you do?

You ensure the reliability and the scalability of our data which will enable us to obtain top-notch performance and stay ahead of the game. This means that you will carry a high level of responsibility since you will have the ability to steer the direction of the company with your work.

You will have the opportunity to work on the whole cycle from producing and collecting, to storing and analyzing data and your main responsibilities consist of:

• Deployment, maintenance and configuration of our database systems. Making sure it performs, has a consistent design and can be used by the whole company.
• Coordination of structural improvements to our data collection. The data that is collected arrives timely and is 100% dependable. If there is an issue, the team should be alerted and follow up by solving the underlying issue.
• Monitoring and alerting on top of the database systems on a hardware level together with the infrastructure team as well as on a business level.
• Optimising and refactoring the current Databases and data pipelines.

What is in it for you?

• The chance of a permanent, full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in Amsterdam
• Competitive base salary combined with a very attractive bonus plan based on your performance as well as the company’s results
• Additionally, outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund
• Annual Learning & Development budget of EUR 2,500
• Pension plan, a laptop and reimbursement of your internet costs at home
• Extensive in-house training program
• Highly collaborative and experienced Scrum/Agile team
• The opportunity to work at the forefront of automated trading, using state-of-the-art technology
• Breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.
• Reimbursement of your gym membership and the opportunity to do all kinds of sports during working hours including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, and soccer.
• Regular social events, including weekly Friday drinks, monthly game nights, monthly company outings, quarterly sports competitions and bi-annual trips abroad!

Our culture

At our core, we are a dynamic team of trading and tech enthusiasts dedicated to automating the manual trading process. Our collaborative, boundary-free approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to diversity transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

• Professional working experience as a Data Engineer in environments with large-scale operations working with high data volumes
• Fluency in Python and PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git and visualization tools like Grafana and Jupyter.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• A critical mind who follows things until completion
• A high level of responsibility and ownership
• The ability to confidently coordinate and delegate tasks to other teams if required