Data Scientist

About OLYX 

OLYX is a brokerage company located in the heart of Amsterdam, active in the dynamic world of renewable energies. We are convinced that human relationships and trust are essential ingredients in trading. We have intermediated over 9 billion euros of total deal value through over 700 trading partners in Europe, Asia, and South America. 

We are proud of our company culture and the results achieved by our team, which consists of around 40 people from many different nationalities. We celebrate our successes together and are always looking for improvements. 

Be part of our future, and let’s thrive together! 

 

About the job 

OLYX is looking for a full-time Data Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative Data Team. As part of a fast-growing company, our Data Team plays a key role in driving the flow of information within and beyond OLYX. In our team, you will collaborate closely with a small group of enthusiastic talents, leveraging your analytical skills and creativity to extract valuable insights from data and inspire impactful business decisions.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide actionable insights to support business strategy and decision making through advanced data analytics, reporting, and visualization.
  • Own the design and delivery of data science solutions for brokers and other stakeholders to enhance market intelligence for the business.
  • Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and business analysts to integrate data analytical tools into software products.

 

About you: 

  • Fluent in English
  • 1- 3 years experience in a Data Scientist role
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with data science libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and Matplotlib.
  • Proven experience with data analysis workflows, including data loading, cleaning, transformation, and visualization.
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), designing queries for data extraction and manipulation.
  • Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control (Git), use of development environments, and working within agile methodologies.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Bonus points for knowledge of the product design process and translating business needs into technical requirements.
  • Bonus points for applied understanding of machine learning algorithms, model building, and evaluation  processes to solve real-world business problems.

 

You may be a good fit if: 

  • You take ownership of your ideas and proactively bring them to the table. You get excited about sharing and presenting your data insights in a clear and engaging manner.
  • You can inspire others with your ideas and bring positive energy to the team. You enjoy collaborating in a diverse company and team of different disciplines.
  • You are unafraid to experiment, push boundaries, and try new things. You thrive in an environment that encourages learning and experimentation. Fail fast, learn faster.
  • You get excited about the opportunity to solve complex problems and enjoy working through challenges. You are proactive in identifying potential roadblocks and seeking solutions to overcome them.

 

What’s in it for you? 

  • An Inspiring Work Environment: Enjoy a young, vibrant, and inspiring work atmosphere at OLYX. 
  • A Supportive Team: Be part of a multicultural and supportive team, where your qualitative as well as quantitative contributions are highly valued. 
  • Competitive Compensation: You’ll receive competitive remuneration and have the opportunity to earn bonuses through your contributions. 
  • Wellness and Team Building: Participate in team-building events and enjoy a healthy lunch provided daily. 
  • Growth Opportunities: OLYX is committed to fostering your future career growth and offers tailored personal development opportunities. 
  • The Annual OLYX Trip: Join us on our yearly OLYX trip, a chance to relax and celebrate our successes.

 

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, send your resume and cover letter to our HR, Francesca Salvetti at [email protected]

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