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Data Support Engineer

Optiver
Location
Sydney, Australia
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Software
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience in data engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE) or data operations
  • Proficient in SQL, ETL processes and at least one programming language (Python, Scala or C++)
  • Strong focus on automation, system resilience and continuous improvement
  • Passionate about data quality, observability and performance optimization
  • Structured and methodical in problem-solving, with strong debugging skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset
Nice to have
  • Experience with Databricks, data observability platforms or distributed/cloud-based data systems
  • Familiarity with alerting and monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, Prometheus, Airflow or similar)
  • Exposure to financial data pipelines or low-latency trading environments
What the job really is

As a Data Support Engineer at Optiver, you will ensure the reliability and accuracy of data by monitoring and optimizing data pipelines, designing quality tests, and investigating data incidents. Your role will involve applying site reliability engineering principles to enhance system resilience and developing automation tools to improve scalability. You will collaborate with various teams to align data reliability goals with business priorities.

Benefits
  • A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry
  • Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
  • Regular social events, including a company trip every two years
  • Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves critical monitoring which may require off-hours support
  • Focus on automation may imply a fast-paced environment with evolving tools and practices
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