Associate Trading Developer

SmartestEnergy; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a software developer to support their Trading team. The role involves designing and maintaining trading tools, working closely with senior developers and analysts. Required skills include coding in Python, C#, or VBA, as well as a basic understanding of databases and SQL. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture while offering flexible working options. This is an opportunity to make a global impact in the energy market.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of trading tools.
• Implement technical solutions that enhance operational performance.
• Develop modern trading tools and support data integration.

Skills

Software development experience

Coding in Python

Coding in C#

Coding in VBA

Understanding of databases and SQL

Familiarity with Git

Familiarity with Azure DevOps

Interest in financial markets

Interest in energy trading

Interest in data engineering

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and maintenance of the tools and systems that enable our Trading team to operate efficiently across diverse markets and commodities. You will contribute to building stable, scalable applications while gaining hands‑on experience across the full software development lifecycle.

In this collaborative and learning‑focused role, you’ll work closely with senior developers, analysts, and teams across Trading, Optimisation, and Structuring to implement technical solutions that enhance operational performance. You’ll have the opportunity to develop modern trading tools, support data integration, contribute to DevOps pipelines, and uphold high standards of security, quality, and governance as you grow your expertise.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Professional or academic experience with software development projects;
• Exposure to coding in multiple languages such as Python, C#, or VBA;
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL;
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle concepts and tools like Git and Azure DevOps;
• Interest in financial markets, energy trading, or data engineering.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally‑minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work‑life balance, recognizing that your well‑being matters. Find out more here.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face‑to‑face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localise the future of energy? Apply now.

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