Senior Front Office Engineer

Senior Front Office Engineer- Leading Global Energy Commodities Trading in London

London

Full-Time

43200 - 72000 £ / year (est.)

No home office possible

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At a Glance

• Tasks: Engineer and optimise trading processes using modern tech in a fast-paced environment.
• Company: Leading global energy commodities trading firm with a focus on innovation.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, generous benefits, and tuition assistance.
• Why this job: Make a direct impact on trading strategies and risk management from day one.
• Qualifications: Experience in programming, SQL, and effective communication skills.
• Other info: Dynamic team with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

The predicted salary is between 43200 - 72000 £ per year.

This is an energy trading and infrastructure asset investment firm, powered by deep fundamental research and advanced analytics. Now looking for experienced engineers in any programming language to join the Data Science & Technology team in London. This team is pivotal in giving the firm a competitive edge, and this role offers the opportunity to build solutions that have a direct commercial impact from day one. Solving complex, high-impact challenges using a modern technology stack, everything is developed in cloud-native infrastructure from real-time analytics to backtesting engines, to third party integrations and internal libraries.

A few examples of what you'll do:

• Partner directly with traders & analysts to engineer and optimize trading processes and strategies.
• Build and maintain scalable, high-performance Python services and APIs.
• Design and implement cloud-native tools that integrate seamlessly into the Front Office platform.
• Design and build a robust, reusable framework to support back-testing activities.

If you like to work within a fast-paced, data-driven trading environment, making a direct impact on systematic trading and risk management efforts, this position would be perfect for you.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in any programming language (Python highly beneficial).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Desirable

• Exposure to AWS & Snowflake technologies.
• Experience building or working on back testing engines and systematic trading.
• Experience in energy or commodities trading.

Rewards and Incentives

• Competitive base salaries + bonuses.
• Generous benefits program, including parental and family leave policies.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, retirement, life).
• Charity volunteering allowance + charitable contribution match program.
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement + continued learning opportunities.

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, drop me an email or give me a call: Jack Peck [e] [contact hidden] [t] [contact hidden] linkedin.com/in/jack-peck-448a70131

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As a leading global energy commodities trading firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the heart of London, we offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, all while working on impactful projects that shape the future of energy trading. Join us to collaborate with talented colleagues and make a meaningful contribution in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

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