Data Engineer - Trading
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Before you apply
LocationAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentTechnology
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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Lead Data Engineer
Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Structured Streaming, Databricks, and in-house tools
Optimize and productionize research workflows with focus on scalability, resilience, and performance tuning
Collaborate with power users to develop reusable patterns and onboarding pathways
Define, document, and enforce data engineering best practices
Mentor junior engineers and drive DataOps excellence
Skills
Databricks
Apache Spark
Delta Lake
Spark
Structured Streaming
dbt
Benefits
Performance based bonus
25 paid vacation days
30 paid vacation days after first year
Training opportunities
Health insurance discounts
Fully paid commuting
Free meals
Physio and massages
Sports and leisure
Relocation packages
Visa sponsorship
About the role
Optiver is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to support and advance the data capabilities of our local research team and contribute to our broader Lakehouse architecture vision. In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge tools like Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake, translating experimental research workflows into scalable, production-grade systems.
As a critical engineering presence in Amsterdam, you’ll directly influence local data strategy while collaborating with our Global Research and Data Platform teams. Your work will drive real-time insights, enable predictive analytics, and power decision-making across the trading lifecycle.
This role combines hands-on data engineering, cross-regional collaboration, and platform innovation—all within a high-performance, data-driven environment.
What you’ll do
As a Lead Data Engineer, your responsibilities include:
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Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Structured Streaming, Databricks, and our in-house high-performance tools
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Optimize and productionize research workflows with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and performance tuning
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Collaborate with power users to develop and share reusable patterns, templates, and onboarding pathways
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Define, document, and enforce data engineering best practices
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Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of continuous learning and DataOps excellence
WHAT YOU’LL GET
At Optiver, data is central to everything we do. You’ll join a small, high-impact team with a mandate to build best-in-class data capabilities from the ground up. Here, you will:
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Work with a modern Lakehouse + dbt stack, setting the standards others will follow.
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See your models and pipelines directly shape decision-making across the firm.
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Grow alongside experienced data leaders in a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About the company
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
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A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
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The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
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25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
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Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
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Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
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Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
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Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.
Please note:
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We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
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We cannot accept applications via email’
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.