Python Engineer — Energy Trading Platform

RJC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy trading company in London is seeking an experienced Python Developer to assist in developing and supporting a strategic technology platform for gas and power desks. This role requires at least 5 years of Python development experience and familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate will have experience in a trading environment and a solid understanding of energy market data. The position emphasizes collaboration with Front Office traders to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years Python development experience.
• Experience using and optimizing SQL and NoSQL based databases.
• Experience working within a trading environment (energy or commodities preferred).
• Strong experience with distributed architecture and modern CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with traders and demanding front office users.
• Good understanding of energy market data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and support of a strategic technology platform used across gas and power desks.
• Develop infrastructural components and backend technologies for trading analytics.
• Collaborate with Front Office traders and other IT teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Python development

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Distributed architecture

CI/CD practices

Energy market data

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A global energy trading company in London is seeking an experienced Python Developer to assist in developing and supporting a strategic technology platform for gas and power desks. This role requires at least 5 years of Python development experience and familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate will have experience in a trading environment and a solid understanding of energy market data. The position emphasizes collaboration with Front Office traders to deliver effective solutions.