
About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
- Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai
Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...
🎁 Benefits
Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...
🌟 Culture
Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Optiver is hiring a Data Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability and availability of critical data pipelines and platforms. You'll work closely with data engineers and platform teams, focusing on automation and operational standards. This role requires experience in data engineering and operations.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data engineering and operations, with experience in maintaining and monitoring data pipelines. You understand the importance of data quality and consistency, ensuring that production data systems meet strict reliability and correctness expectations. You are comfortable working in a globally distributed team and have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You possess technical expertise in configuring, launching, and maintaining robust data pipelines, specifically in ETL/ELT processes. Your experience includes working with large-scale batch and streaming data systems, and you are familiar with the operational standards required for critical data workflows. You are detail-oriented and have a strong understanding of data validation and monitoring techniques.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end reliability of critical production data pipelines, from ingestion through downstream consumption. You will configure and maintain data pipelines that are essential for research and trading, ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently. Your role will involve collaborating closely with data engineers and platform teams to enhance automation and observability across data platforms.
You will also focus on improving operational standards and practices, contributing to the evolution of how data platforms are managed at scale. This includes implementing monitoring solutions to ensure data quality and freshness, as well as addressing any issues that may arise in the data systems. Your work will directly impact trading and research workflows, making your contributions vital to the success of the organization.
What we offer
At Optiver, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the business. Join us in our mission to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our data systems.
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