Graduate Data Engineer

Graduate Data Engineer

Do you want to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work has a real impact on decision-making across the business? Join Flow Traders as a Graduate Data Engineer at our headquarters in Amsterdam!

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.

The program starts on 1 September 2026.

What you will do

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.

What you need to succeed

• 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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