Senior Software Engineer | Data Infrastructure | Rust
BlockTech
Senior Software Engineer | Data Infrastructure | Rust
BlockTech, a fast-paced algorithmic trading firm specializing in crypto options, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of the data infrastructure. The role involves owning pipelines and stores, architecting streaming layers, and building storage systems using Rust, Kafka, NATS, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and Iceberg. The position is on-site in Amsterdam and requires 5+ years of experience in designing and operating production data infrastructure.
Senior Software Engineer | Data Infrastructure | Rust
BlockTech, a fast-paced algorithmic trading firm specializing in crypto options, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of the data infrastructure. The role involves owning pipelines and stores, architecting streaming layers, and building storage systems using Rust, Kafka, NATS, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and Iceberg. The position is on-site in Amsterdam and requires 5+ years of experience in designing and operating production data infrastructure.
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Core Qualifications
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the ingest path for exchange information and internal trading data.
- Architect the streaming layer using Kafka and NATS.
- Build the storage layer across PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and Iceberg.
- Run what you build, including capacity, retention, schema evolution, and failure behavior.
- Make data trustworthy by designing detection and repair flows.
- Enable other teams by making integration straightforward and turning recurring problems into shared libraries.
- Drive projects end to end from concept to production.
- Raise the bar by mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.