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Data Engineer

D2X Group

D2X Group

Software Engineering, Data Science
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

At D2X we are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our Amsterdam office. Are you a problem solver and do you have a genuine desire to craft clean and correct code? Then keep reading!

About D2X

At D2X we strive to become the first regulated derivatives exchange for the digital asset industry in Europe. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Tech and Finance and to facilitate the institutional adoption of digital assets through derivatives. We recently raised our seed funding round, and we are looking for exceptional talents with an entrepreneurial drive and an interest in the digital asset space to join our fast-growing team.

Working for D2X means being independent, creative, and adaptive. Our culture of innovation and accountability creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career.

Technology at D2X

Digital assets trade round-the-clock, 365 days a year. Therefore, we are constantly seeking the most advanced technology to offer a fast and reliable trading interface. Rust allows us to achieve that in a productive way. Developing, testing and optimizing our codebase is the bread and butter of our Engineers.

Your Responsibilities

  • Data Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines for collecting, processing, and storing large volumes of financial data from various sources, including market data feeds, trade records, and user activity.
  • Data Modeling and Warehousing: Develop and optimize data models and data warehousing solutions to support real-time and scheduled analytics, reporting, retention and business intelligence needs.
  • Scalability and Performance: Architect and manage systems that can handle high-frequency trading data, ensuring low latency and high availability through stages in entity lifetimes.
  • Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimize data storage, processing, and analytics infrastructure, running both on-premises and in the cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve data pipeline issues and performance bottlenecks.
  • Security and Compliance: Ensure data security and compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Your Skill Set

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Data Engineer in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong proficiency in data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
  • Experience with real-time data processing and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Flink).
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of financial markets and trading systems is a plus.
  • Experience with a Systems Programming Language (e.g. C, C++ or Rust)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, startup environment.

What we offer

  • Energetic, Collaborative & Fun Work environment
  • Competitive base salary compensation with bonus post-launch
  • Stock Option Plan
  • Bike compensated by the company, up to EUR 749
  • Gym membership, up to EUR 35
  • Dynamic, international, innovative, and respectful work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiative
  • Premium office space with rich amenities in Amsterdam
  • Work on complex and challenging problems in Rust
  • Hybrid working mode with 4 days a week at the office and 1 day a week from home
  • Exciting monthly team outings

Are you up for the challenge? We would love to get to know you!