Energy Trading Data Scientist: Forecasting & ML

Socket.dev; London (KY); On-site; USD 94,213 - 148,049; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a data scientist to help forecast electricity demand and renewable generation for the GB intraday power market. You will build and refine forecasting models, source high-quality data, and develop the forecasting framework alongside cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on data-driven trading decisions, collaboration across Trading and Renewables, and ownership of forecasting workflows with a clear impact on energy flexibility and market insights.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and machine learning in data science projects.
• Ability to select forecasting techniques and build baseline models.
• Strong communication to explain methods, strengths and limitations.
• Comfort translating commercial concepts into analytical insights.

Responsibilities

• Explore data needs for GB intraday power trading.
• Build and maintain models forecasting demand and renewables.
• Develop forecasting framework and tooling; automate processes.
• Collaborate with Trading, Renewables, and other teams to leverage data.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Forecasting

Communication

Job description

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a data scientist to help forecast electricity demand and renewable generation for the GB intraday power market. You will build and refine forecasting models, source high-quality data, and develop the forecasting framework alongside cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on data-driven trading decisions, collaboration across Trading and Renewables, and ownership of forecasting workflows with a clear impact on energy flexibility and market insights.