Commodities ETRM Software Lead

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a senior level Software Engineer to drive the integration of a new trading platform. This hands-on role requires expertise in building and configuring commodities trading platforms, with a focus on delivering microservices and enhancing internal trading functions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with traders and operations teams to develop tailored solutions. With a clear path to CTO in the future, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the software landscape of a growing Algo trading business. Join a team of creative thinkers and make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry.

Benefits

Accelerated career progression

Dynamic culture

Expert training

Qualifications

• Expert level in Full Stack software engineering with a focus on trading platforms.
• Strong experience in microservices and commodities trading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integration of vendor platforms and evolve custom applications.
• Define requirements and ensure exceptional outcomes while coding.

Skills

Full Stack Software Engineering

Building Front Office Trading Platforms

Microservices Delivery

Commodities Trading Knowledge

Adaptability and Proactivity

Education

MSc or higher

Job description

I am now hiring for a senior level Front Office focused Software Engineer, with proven expertise building and configuring Commodities trading platforms to join a growing Gas & Power business in the City. This is a hands-on role for an expert engineer who will oversee the integration of a new vendor platform and evolve the product with a range of custom applications and features to suit the needs of the Traders, as well as Ops teams.

My client is building out an Algo trading business, with leaders from Quant Analytics, Infra/Apps, and other areas already on board. This strategic position will lead on the integration of a soon to be selected vendor platform (pending RFP), plumbing in the product, modifying features and building/managing APIs, as well as connectivity to internal platforms and teams (Quant Analytics, Risk/Reg Reporting, etc.). Ultimately, taking the business on a software journey, delivering faster solutions, internalising trading functions and evolving the firm into a build-based environment, with its own end-to-end ETRM platform.

Whilst there is budget and a plan to hire App Support, this is a very hands-on role for an Engineer who loves to code, as well face off to the business, define requirements and ensure exceptional outcomes. So the ask here is for a high performing, technical (Full Stack) Engineer who is entrepreneurial and can wear a lot of hats, advise and communicate challenges with the business and exec.

There is a likely path to CTO for this position, based on a 4-5 year timeline and having fully optimised the platform.

Baseline requirements:

• Expert level, Full Stack software engineering capabilities
• Proven history building Front office trading platforms
• Strong experience of delivering microservices
• Detailed business knowledge across Commodities (Ideally Power/Gas) trading
• Flexible, adaptable and proactive outlook on the design/realisation of solutions
• Ideally qualified to MSc level or above
• Happy to work in office as much as is required

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Software Engineering

Industry: Oil and Gas

Salary: £160,000 - £190,000 per annum + Bonus and benefits

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Location: City of London

Job Reference: T02KA4-E888F52C

Date posted: 6 March 2025

Consultant: Ben Litvinoff

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