Data Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in data engineering, with experience in building data pipelines and workflows that support trading and research activities. Your proficiency in Python and SQL allows you to manipulate and analyze large datasets effectively, ensuring data quality and accessibility for your team. You are familiar with tools like Airflow for orchestrating complex data workflows and have experience with cloud platforms such as AWS to deploy and manage your solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with traders and researchers to understand their data needs and deliver impactful solutions. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges in data ingestion and processing, ensuring that new datasets can be evaluated quickly and efficiently.

Desirable

Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment of data applications is a plus. Familiarity with financial markets, particularly in commodities, will help you understand the context of the data you work with. A proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new technologies will set you apart in this role.

What you'll do

As a Data Engineer at Optiver, you will design and implement flexible data onboarding processes that streamline the journey from data ingestion to live signal evaluation. You will collaborate closely with trading and research teams, ensuring that the data infrastructure supports their needs and enhances their ability to generate alpha in commodity derivatives. Your role will involve building tools that facilitate quick evaluations of new datasets, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on the latest information. You will also be responsible for maintaining and optimizing existing data workflows, ensuring they are efficient and scalable as data volumes grow. Your contributions will directly impact trading outcomes, as the solutions you develop will be deployed to production rapidly, often influencing trading strategies the very next day.

What we offer

At Optiver, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We provide a supportive work environment where your ideas can be implemented quickly, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best engineers and traders in the industry. We offer competitive compensation, including benefits such as gym memberships and in-house wellness programs. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Join us in our mission to improve the market through competitive pricing and execution, and help shape the future of trading in commodities.