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:
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
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Only penultimate and final year students are eligible to apply for the Graduate Trader program at Flow Traders. However, we encourage all students to come meet us at any of our upcoming events. All events can be found on our Career Events page.
We open applications for the Graduate Software Development program a year before the start date. Please be aware that we do not have a deadline for submitting applications, when all openings have been filled the position will be closed automatically.
The Graduate Trader position is open all year round and we recruit students on a rolling basis. There are four intakes for this program per year.
Passion and motivation are essential elements to being successful in the Graduate Trader position. Below are some ways to learn more about trading that we share with students:
Start following what’s happening in the financial markets by keeping up with the news.
Set up a mock or real trading portfolio or participate in trading competitions.
Play games of statistics and strategy.
Spend some time practicing your mental math skills.
If you are keen on reading, check out some of these books:
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre
Market Wizards by Jack Schwager
Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
Specific to the products we trade, The ETF Handbook by David J. Abner or ETF For Dummies.
This test is a key stage of our Graduate Trader recruitment process where candidates have 10 minutes to solve 75 questions using only mental arithmetic. Practice is the key to attaining a passing grade and we strongly encourage all candidates to do so using the following link.
Yes, we provide internship opportunities within our Trading department in our Amsterdam and New York offices.
Flow Traders has been hiring international talent for many years. We are very familiar with the relocation process for individuals and their families.
Yes, we aim to provide our candidates with the best experience. If you do not live in the location of your interview, our Recruitment Team will take care of planning your trip to our office, and will book your flight and accommodation.
This depends on the location you will be joining, Flow Traders will assist with various aspects (flights, visa application, accommodation at the start of your employment etc).
We are open to providing visa sponsorship to international candidates (and their partner/ children). We do not provide visa sponsorship for our interns.
We have a dedicated platform for continuous learning offering a variety of courses and trainings. We also sponsor relevant conferences throughout the year and encourage our employees to attend.
Flow Traders offers a Global Rotation program open to candidates across all regions. We believe sharing knowledge and global collaborations is crucial for success.
Yes, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. See the footer to direct you to our channels.
Following GDPR regulations, we have the permission to store your data for 12 months after your application date. Our internal system will delete your data automatically after these 12 months.