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.