Data Engineer

Inqdata; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Belfast is seeking a Data Engineer with over 3 years of experience to develop and maintain data pipelines. The role involves optimizing ETL processes and ensuring data reliability. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Python, R, MATLAB, and have a solid understanding of SQL, along with knowledge in cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a collaborative environment impacting the financial sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge market data technology

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a data engineering or related role.
• Proficiency in analytical scripting languages (Python/R/MATLAB).
• Working knowledge of SQL (any variant).
• Experience with cloud technologies.

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.
• Document data flows and technical implementations.

Skills

Data engineering principles

ETL data pipelines

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Cloud technologies

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.