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?

• Full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in Amsterdam.

• Competitive base salary, a pension plan, and a very attractive bonus plan based on your performance and the company’s results.

• Additionally, outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund.

• Laptop, home office budget, reimbursement of your internet costs at home, and transportation allowance, including a company bike plan.

• Breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.

• Extensive in-house training program in combination with an annual learning & development budget.

• Physical and mental wellness program: Reimbursement of gym membership; frequent sports events; the opportunity to do all kinds of sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, padel, and soccer; in-house gym; in-house physiotherapist, barber, and masseur; unlimited access to a psychologist.

• Regular social events, including bi-annual trips abroad, monthly outings, and weekly Friday drinks.

• For internationals: All-in relocation package and Dutch classes.

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