Python Developer

EDF Trading; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Trading, located in Greater London, is seeking a skilled IT professional to enhance the tools of the Optimisation and Trading Analytical Team. The role emphasizes collaboration with traders to implement features and support post-deployment changes.

The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, particularly in building web APIs and optimizing backend applications. This position offers hybrid working hours, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and deploying software in Kubernetes.
• Ability to document changes and test scenarios effectively.
• Hands-on approach with a flexible and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features for python-based front-office tools.
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of changes.
• Liaise with end users throughout the lifecycle of changes.

Skills

Building Web APIs using Flask, Fast API, Streamlit

Optimizing performance of Backend Applications

Using and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases

Tools

Kubernetes

Angular

React

Vue

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Front Office IT Delivery team looks after the Traders and Analysts. We provide a wide range of solutions for both commercial decision support and more tradition ‘IT’ based activities. Generally, we build in a Microsoft stack working closely with the traders/analysts wherever possible. Work ranges from a couple of weeks to several months in length and we often find ourselves multitasking to fit in the more immediate demands. Some of the work requires excellent engineering skills, whilst other tasks need a better grasp of what drives values for the commercial desks.

The team encourages empowerment and accountability which sees us employ a flat organisational structure with an emphasis on getting the job done.

Position purpose

To carry out all required enhancement of the Optimisation and Trading Analytical Team’s (OTAT) tools as part of the 15 minute project

Main responsibilities

• Implement new features and enhancements for several python-based front‑office tools
• Be responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of any change from analysis and solution design through to implementation and release
• Provide post‑deployment support, where required
• Liaise with end users on a regular basis throughout the lifecycle of any change
• Adhere to the company’s best practices and guidelines for software development and DevOps
• Document changes and test scenarios

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience building Web APIs using Flask, Fast API, Streamlit or any major Python framework
• Experience optimizing and improving the general performance of Backend Applications
• Experience using and optimizing SQL and NoSQL based databases.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience developing and deploying software in Kubernetes
• Single Page Application experience in any major framework e.g. Angular, React or Vue.
• Experience deploying frontend and backend applications to Web Servers using CI/CD.
• Experience automating build and release processes for software with Git and CI/CD pipelines (ideally using Azure DevOps)
• Cloud based experience with any major Cloud Provider (Azure preferred)

Person Specification

• Desire to learn and iterate quickly
• Hands‑on approach, flexible and positive attitude
• Ability of working in a fast‑paced environment
• Passion for building quality systems
• Willing to work as part of a team

Hours of work

8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday, hybrid working

Occasional travel to Paris might be required