Full Stack Developer

Trafigura; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic Rapid Application Development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that directly support the commodity trading business. You will manage the entire development lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance and scalability of applications. If you are passionate about software engineering and eager to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence and innovation, and contribute to the future of commodities trading.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience across the full stack.
• Strong experience in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Proven ability to manage the development lifecycle of applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end development lifecycle ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate requirements into specifications.
• Investigate and resolve high-severity issues effectively.

Skills

C#

Python

React

Angular

JavaScript

TypeScript

CSS

Database Management

API Development

Agile Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

GitLab

Kubernetes

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Main Purpose:Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. Trafigura sources, stores, transports, and delivers a range of raw materials (including oil and refined products and metals and minerals) to clients around the world. The trading business is supported by industrial and financial assets, including 95% percent owned global oil products storage and distribution company Puma Energy; global terminals, warehousing and logistics operator Impala Terminals; Trafigura's Mining Group; and Galena Asset Management.The Company is owned by around 800 of its 4,300 employees who work in 66 offices in 38 countries around the world. Trafigura has achieved substantial growth over recent years, growing revenue from USD12 billion in 2003 to USD231.3 billion in 2021. The Group has been connecting its customers to the global economy for more than two decades, growing prosperity by advancing trade.Trafigura is committed to building and maintaining world-class IT applications and infrastructure. The Trading IT group directly supports the Trafigura trading business and includes a Rapid Application Development (RAD) department. This department is a strategic initiative by Trading IT, designed to empower business teams with the tools and solutions they need to thrive. RAD accelerates software development cycles, enhances responsiveness through close engagement with end users, and promotes innovation and flexibility viadecentralized decision-making.The RAD team delivers tactical solutions to address specific business needs—ranging from small enhancements and tool development to integration projects and converting spreadsheets into web applications—while remaining aligned with strategic IT programs and the broader IT architecture.Main Purpose:We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic and agile Rapid Application Development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end development of web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components. This role demands a solid understanding of both client-side and server-side technologies, combined with the ability to build efficient, scalable, and user-friendly applications.A strong grasp of the commodity trading business is essential, as you’ll be working closely with end users and building solutions that support the full commodity cycle. This is a great opportunity to operate in a fast-paced commercial setting, playing a vital role in a data-driven trading environment. Our focus on excellence and innovation drives us to seek individuals who are not only passionate about software engineering but also eager to make a tangible impact in the commodities industry.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Development Lifecycle Management: Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of a variety of applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Technical Design and Development: Participate in the technical design and development of significant or complex application enhancements.
• Issue Investigation and Resolution: Investigate and resolve high-severity issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Requirement Collaboration: Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Interface and Solution Implementation: Work closely with partners to implement interfaces and integrated solutions.
• Deployment and Scaling: Coordinate with IT teams to deploy and scale new instances as required by performance demands and expanding business needs.
• Risk and Performance Management: Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, performance bottlenecks, and system degradation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Back-End Development Expertise: Solid level of experience with server-side programming in C# or Python. Able to quickly pick up and work within relevant frameworks with a focus on building scalable, maintainable solutions that align with clean architecture principles.
• Proficiency in Front-End Technologies: Extensive experience with frameworks such as React or Angular and JavaScript, Typescript, CSS proficiency.
• Experienced with Database Management: Writing performant queries on RDBMs like Oracle.
• Experienced with API Development and Integration: Designing, building, and consuming APIs, with a strong understanding of RESTful architecture and experience with GraphQL where appropriate.
• Experienced with Agile Methodologies: Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Familiar with AI-assisted coding tools: Experience using tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance development productivity.
• Familiar with DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding of DevOps practices and experience with tools such as GitLab for version control, and Kubernetes and Jenkins for deployment
• Familiar with Cloud Services: Basic understanding of cloud platforms AWS or Azure.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovative and practical solutions.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring the quality and accuracy of code and documentation.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and best practices in full stack development.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.

Experience

• Development Experience: Minimum of 10 years of hands-on development experience across the full stack.
• Technical Leadership: At least 4 years of experience in a technical lead role, overseeing development teams and driving project success.
• Industry Experience: Experience in commodity trading or related industries is required.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Reporting Structure and Relationships

• Reporting into Head of Trading IT: North America
• Will work under the direction of the Chief Architect: North America

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Oil and Gas

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