Java Software Engineer (Power/Gas)

IMC B.V.; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Aarhus is seeking experienced Software Engineers to develop a full technology stack for power and gas trading. Ideal candidates will have a degree in computer science, at least 2 years of experience, and programming skills in Java, with Python or C++ as a plus. The role offers the opportunity to work in a start-up environment with local leadership and advanced technology while collaborating within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Experience in European power and gas trading is a plus.
• Ability to work on greenfield projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Build a full technology stack for power and gas trading.
• Maintain and improve the tech stack in collaboration with trading.
• Train new joiners.

Skills

Software development

Java

Python

C++

Quantitative analysis

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Quantitative Field

Job description

IMC is building a new Power and Gas Trading business in Aarhus, Denmark, the hub for power and gas trading in Europe. Backed by one of the world’s most successful trading firms, 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.

We are building a strong, independent Aarhus-based team with local leadership, supported by IMC’s world-class technology, quantitative research, and trading infrastructure. To achieve our ambitious hiring goals, we are seeking strong Software Engineers to join the team and play a pivotal role in helping us grow this new business.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Build, as part of a team, a full technology stack that supports power and gas trading, including exchange connectivity, trading systems, trading strategies, data analysis, and pricing. We are looking for strong developers that specialised in back-end, algorithms, trading systems, execution systems or other relevant domains
• Maintain and improve the tech stack in collaboration with trading
• Train new joiners

Your Skills and Experience:

• Strong academic background, preferably in computer science or a quantitative field
• 2+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
• Experience European power and gas trading industry is a plus
• Strong programming skills in Java. Experience with other relevant programming languages such as Python or C++ is considered a plus
• Excitement for working in a start-up environment and a variety of systems/platforms/tools
• The ability able to work on greenfield projects under minimal supervision and to take full ownership of the applications you build
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability: willing and able to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment
• Fluency in English

About Us

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.