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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.\nAs 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.\nThis role combines hands-on data engineering, cross-regional collaboration, and platform innovation-all within a high-performance, data-driven environment.\nWhat you’ll do\nAs a Lead Data Engineer, your responsibilities include: \nDesign, build, and maintain reliable ETL/ELT pipelines using Spark, Structured Streaming, Databricks, and our in-house high-performance tools\nOptimize and productionize research workflows with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and performance tuning\nCollaborate with power users to develop and share reusable patterns, templates, and onboarding pathways\nDefine, document, and enforce data engineering best practices\nMentor junior engineers and drive a culture of continuous learning and DataOps excellence\nWHAT YOU’LL GET\nAt Optiver, data is central to everything we do. 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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.\nIn addition, you’ll receive:\nA performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.\n\nThe opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.\n\n25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.\n\nTraining opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.\n\nExtensive 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.\n\nTraining and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.\n\nCompetitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.\n\nHOW TO APPLY\nApply directly via the form below. 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