C++ Software Engineer (Energy Trading)

Skandinavisk Computer Rekruttering A/S; Aarhus; Vor Ort; DKK 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Skandinavisk Computer Rekruttering A/S is recruiting on behalf of IMC to build a new Energy Trading venture in Aarhus, Denmark. The role focuses on back-end development in C++ (or Rust), collaborating with traders and quantitative researchers to bring greenfield trading systems to production.

You will own modules from design through deployment in a fast-paced environment, mentor new team members as the group scales, and contribute to pricing, data analysis, and connectivity with exchanges.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Maths, Physics or similar.
• 3+ years as Software Engineer.
• Proficient in C++ or Rust; Python/Java a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Build a full tech stack for energy trading, including trading systems and data analysis.
• Maintain and improve the stack in close collaboration with traders and researchers.
• Mentor new team members as the team grows.

Kenntnisse

C++

Rust

Python/Java

Experience 3+ yrs

English fluency

Ausbildung

Quantitative degree

Jobbeschreibung

C++ Software Engineer (Energy Trading)

SCR is recruiting on behalf of IMC, one of the world’s most successful trading firms, as they build a new Energy Trading business in Aarhus, Denmark, the hub for power and gas trading in Europe. This new venture combines the energy and autonomy of a startup with the global reach, stability, and expertise of IMC’s 30+ years in trading.

IMC is establishing a strong, independent Aarhus-based team with local leadership, supported by the company’s world-class technology, quantitative research capabilities, and trading infrastructure. To support their ambitious growth plans, IMC is seeking talented Software Engineers to join the team and play a pivotal role in building and scaling this new business.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Build, as part of a team, a full technology stack that supports energy trading, including exchange connectivity, trading systems, trading strategies, data analysis, and pricing. IMC is looking for strong developers who specialize in back-end development, algorithms, trading systems, execution systems, or other relevant domains.
• Maintain and continuously improve the technology stack in close collaboration with traders.
• Support and mentor new team members as the organization grows.

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong academic background, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong programming skills in C++ or a comparable language such as Rust.
• Experience with other relevant programming languages such as Python or Java is considered a plus.
• Experience in the European energy trading industry is a plus.
• Fluency in English.

Your Impact

• Operate in a fast-paced startup environment, working across a wide variety of systems, platforms, and tools.
• Take ownership of greenfield projects and the applications you build from design through production.
• Develop software that reaches production quickly and directly influences trading decisions.
• Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers to develop and enhance trading strategies.

About IMC

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back.

From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.