Software Engineer - Get into finance/commodities trading – up to £120,000 Base Salary + 30-40% Bonus

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodities trading firm in Slough is seeking a talented Software Engineer to enhance their analytics platform. This role involves building cloud-native applications focused on optimizing trading models with a strong emphasis on Python and data analytics. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in financial services, particularly in commodities, and experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure. A competitive salary up to £120,000 plus significant bonuses and comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Python developer, ideally with cloud platforms.
• Comfortable working with complex datasets in a data-driven role.
• Experience in a financial services context, preferably with commodities.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize trading models and analytic systems.
• Collaborate with data science and trading teams.
• Introduce new ideas and tools to improve analytics platforms.

Skills

Python

Cloud application development

Data analytics

Data visualization

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Terraform

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Software Engineer - Get into finance/commodities trading – up to £120,000 Base Salary + 30-40% Bonus, slough

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Client:

Saragossa

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to work with the data science team and get exposure to various kinds of complex datasets?

At this commodities trading firm, you’ll work directly with trading teams to optimize trading models and build cloud-native platforms for all kinds of analytics.

You don't need any prior financial or commodities trading background.

This platform provides all aspects of the analytics that support the trading desk. You’ll be coming in as they’re completely rebuilding it, transferring from MATLAB to Python. That’s why you’ll partner with both the Data Science and Trading teams to understand the requirements and build them into production.

Your primary role is to build the analytic systems. Of course, as it’s extremely data-driven too, you’ll be encouraged to use analytics and visualisation tools when required, but also given your experience, you’ll be able to put forward new ideas and suggest new tools to use to help improve the platforms.

Specifically, in terms of your experience, you’ll be an experienced Python developer who can bring new ideas to the team. It’s almost essential that you have strong experience of building applications in the cloud (AWS or Azure) with a strong data focus.

Experience in the front office of a financial company, ideally within commodities will also be required, additional technical experience with Snowflake and Terraform would be a huge plus.

You’ll have lots of input into building all kinds of new tools and models and you’ll be able to see the impact of your work. Salary on offer is up to £120,000 plus a bonus which could be as much as 30-40% of your salary. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance and a range of other policies and programs to make sure you’re taken care of throughout your time in the company.

Want to stay in front office but get closer to data science and commodities? Get in touch.