Graduate Data Engineer

Flow Traders
Amsterdam, Netherlands
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

Java
Data analysis
C++
Information Engineering
Data Systems
Python
Scrum
SQL Databases
Rust
Core Data
Information Technology
Data Management

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for a Graduate Data Engineer to join our growing Data Engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to start your career at a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at its core. We are at the intersection of finance, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven decision-making. Our data teams work closely with Trading, Technology, and Business teams to build scalable data platforms and deliver high-quality insights that are used across the organization., As a Graduate Data Engineer, you will participate in a rotational graduate program and gain hands-on experience across our Data Platform, Core Data, and Business Intelligence teams. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building and maintaining scalable data platforms and pipelines
  • Developing and maintaining high-quality datasets that support trading, risk, and management reporting
  • Creating data products and dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders
  • Collaborating closely with engineers, analysts, and business users to translate requirements into robust data solutions
  • Working in small, agile teams with regular stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Taking ownership of tasks and contributing ideas to continuously improve data quality, reliability, and performance

Onboarding & Graduate Program

You will begin your career at Flow Traders with an extensive graduate program at our Headquarters in Amsterdam, where you will learn about our core business, our data landscape, and how data engineering supports a high-performance trading environment. The program features a structured onboarding that covers Flow Traders' business, systems, and ways of working, along with rotations across different sub-teams within Data Engineering-including Platform, Core Data, and Business Intelligence. You will engage in hands-on project work with real business impact, receive continuous guidance and feedback from experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor, and be encouraged to explore various areas of data engineering to discover your strengths and interests. The program is designed to emphasize both your technical growth and personal development throughout your journey.

Requirements

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * A Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field such as Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, or similar

  • Strong Python and at least one other (SQL, Java, C++, Rust) skills (required)
  • Demonstrable experience with data analysis or data engineering projects (academic or personal)
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex problems
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Willingness to learn, take ownership, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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