Java Software Engineer (Power/Gas)

Skandinavisk Computer Rekruttering A/S; Aarhus; Sur place; DKK 600 000 - 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Skandinavisk Computer Rekruttering A/S is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a new Power and Gas Trading team in Aarhus, Denmark. This role offers the opportunity to build a full technology stack supporting trading systems and strategies with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Java and a background in computer science. Experience in the energy sector and a passion for working in a startup environment are highly valued. Join us to help shape this exciting new venture!

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Programming skills in Java

Experience with Python or C++

Strong academic background in computer science or quantitative field

Fluency in English

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Description du poste

Java Software Engineer (Power/Gas)

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

Application

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, so please submit yours as soon as possible. For questions about the role, you are welcome to contact our Recruitment partner in Denmark from SCR Aps – Senior consultant Kenneth Brandstrup at [e-mail]

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.