Software / Data Developer - Commodity Trading
Our client, a leading commodities trading firm, is looking for a Python Developer in London to support their power and gas desk. You'll join a collaborative software team that works closely with front office quants, analysts and traders, building data‑driven tools and services that underpin front‑office decision‑making. The environment is fast‑paced, hands‑on, and ideal for someone who enjoys owning deliverables end‑to‑end while engaging directly with business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain Python services and applications for processing, storing, and exposing weather, fundamentals, and pricing data.
- Maintain, test, and enhance data‑gathering services to ensure high levels of data quality and integrity.
- Work closely with analysts and traders to translate business requirements into robust engineering solutions.
- Design and maintain databases, including writing efficient SQL queries, tables, and views.
- Build data feeds, scrapers, dashboards, and visualisation tools, while following quality‑driven development practices.
Requirements
- 4-5 years of professional experience in asset management, investment management, investment banking or trading.
- Advanced Python, including unit testing and full lifecycle development. C# is desirable, but not a requirement
- Strong SQL Server experience and understanding of database design principles.
- Familiarity with JSON, XML, and HTTP‑based services.
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