Senior Data Platform Engineer

Bitvavo; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitvavo, a leading digital-asset exchange in Amsterdam, is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to enhance their Data Platform team. The ideal candidate will build a self-service Data Platform that provides reliable data product creation. Responsibilities include evolving the platform for new use cases and maintaining a secure data infrastructure.

Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Kotlin and expertise in data engineering principles are required. Bitvavo promotes diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with one or more programming languages, preferably Python, Go, or Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles like distributed data processing.
• Fluency in using infrastructure as code tools and container orchestration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build a self-service Data Platform for data products.
• Continuously evolve platform for new data use cases.
• Maintain secure and scalable data infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Go

Kotlin

Data Engineering Principles

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Bitvavo is a leading digital‑asset exchange headquartered in Amsterdam. We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build a self‑service Data Platform that enables teams to build data products as easily and reliably as possible.
• Continuously evolve our platform to support new data use cases, including real‑time analytics, batch processing, and machine learning.
• Build and maintain a secure, scalable, and compliant data infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Enable data ingestion, processing, and consumption at scale. All are offered entirely as self‑service.
• Mentor teammates by sharing technical knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and driving engineering excellence.

What We Look For

• Experience with one or more programming languages. We primarily use Python, Go, and Kotlin, but we value problem‑solving ability over syntax familiarity.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles, including distributed data processing, stream processing, and data storage systems.
• Fluency in using infrastructure as code tools (like Terraform) and container orchestration platforms (like Kubernetes) in a cloud‑first environment.
• Exceptional communication skills. We expect engineers to take ownership of their work end‑to‑end and communicate directly with stakeholders.
• High sense of ownership and accountability. We value engineers who take initiative and advocate for the long‑term health of our data ecosystem.

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.