
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 seeking a Data Site Reliability Engineer to ensure the reliability and operational excellence of their data platforms. You'll focus on automation, change management, and incident response. This role requires experience in data deployment processes and a strong understanding of data engineering principles.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in data engineering and site reliability, with a focus on ensuring the reliability and scalability of data platforms. You understand the importance of automation in deployment processes and have experience managing incidents effectively. Your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams enables you to deliver high-quality, reliable data at scale. You are detail-oriented and have a proactive approach to change management, ensuring that data deployments are secure and well-managed. Experience in trading environments or commodities is a plus, but not mandatory. You are passionate about leveraging AI to enhance trading outcomes and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and operational excellence.
What you'll do
In this role, you will take ownership of data change and release management, overseeing daily, backfill, and ad-hoc data deployments. You will implement strong security measures and ensure environment segregation during these processes. Your responsibilities will include managing job orchestration and incident management, enabling teams to deliver reliable data efficiently. You will collaborate closely with data engineers and other stakeholders to optimize data workflows and improve system reliability. Additionally, you will be involved in automating processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Your role will also require you to monitor system performance and respond to incidents promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to data services. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of data platforms and help establish best practices for data management within the organization.
What we offer
Optiver provides a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and grow your skills. You will enjoy benefits such as a gym membership, weekly in-house chair massages, and daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Optiver values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive team culture.
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