Data Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 2 days in office per week)
Type: Full-Time
Role Overview:
At INQDATA, we are seeking a Data Engineer with 3+ years of professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data engineering principles, experience building ETL data pipelines, proficiency in analytical scripting languages (Python/R/MATLAB), and familiarity with cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Write and optimize code for data processing and ETL pipelines.
* Support and maintain efficient data infrastructure and pipeline operations.
* Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues to ensure reliability and performance.
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
* Document data flows and technical implementations for maintainability.
* Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems.
Essential Skills:
* 3+ years of professional experience in a data engineering or related role, with coding/scripting in Python/MATLAB/R etc.
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* Working knowledge of SQL (any variant: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.).
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with cloud technologies (cloud vendor certifications are a plus).
* Understanding of networking and security principles.
* Knowledge of high-level programming languages (C++, Rust, Java, Go).
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
* The opportunity to work on cutting-edge market data technology.
* A fast-growing, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact.
* Exposure to leading hedge funds, banks, trading firms, and other financial institutions across capital markets.