Who are we looking for?
BlockTech is a high-paced algorithmic trading firm facilitating global decentralized 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
A competitive base salary combined with an 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
An extensive in-house training program
A highly collaborative and experienced Scrum/Agile team
The opportunity to use state-of-the-art technology
A pension plan, a laptop and reimbursement of your internet costs at home
The opportunity to do all kinds of sports during working hours like kickboxing classes, CrossFit, fitness and soccer
Delicious catered lunches at the office, Friday drinks, game nights, sports competitions, gym membership and frequent company trips and events!
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
