IT Software Engineering SHLJP

Typically

• Works independently, determines own priorities and provides functional/technical support to experienced colleagues
• Focuses on functional design and development of moderately complex applications and infrastructure
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) within projects concerning multiple IT systems/domains
• Identifies and advises on opportunities for improvements and on optimal use of applications and infrastructure
• Role is primarily a hands‑on Software Developer working with the Algorithmic Trading Team to develop software solutions. Using expertise in advanced programming, modeling, and machine learning to design, build, and optimise high‑performance, low‑latency trading algorithms
• Candidate will contribute to system architecture, constantly seek innovative technical solutions to gain a competitive edge, and are expected to mentor junior team members while effectively communicating complex technical and market concepts to diverse stakeholders

• Good understanding of math and finance as the role interacts with quant devs, analysts and traders
• Familiarity with e.g. PnL, greeks, volatility, partial derivative, normal distribution, etc. Financial and/or trading exposure is nice to have, particularly energy commodities
• Product ionises models into software applications, ensuring robust day‑to‑day operation, monitoring and back‑testing are in place
• Translates trader’s needs into software product requirements
• Prototypes and implements data pipelines
• Co‑ordinates closely with analysts and traders during development of models, acting as a technical support and coach
• Produces accurate, performant, scalable, secure software, and supports best practices following defined IT standards
• Transforms proof of concepts into a larger deployable product in client and outside. Rinse and repeat, cross‑pollinate ideas across projects and assets
• Works in a highly‑collaborative, friendly Agile environment, participates in ceremonies and continuous improvement activities. Strategic advisor to the businesses & building data science roadmap with the stakeholders
• Ensures that documentation and explanations of results of analysis or modelling are fit for purpose for both a technical and non‑technical audience
• Develops the technical and non‑technical capabilities of less senior team members
• Adheres to the principles of delivering quality by conducting regular health checks, audits, code reviews to ensure that clean and maintainable production‑level code is being produced by project teams
• Evaluates and benchmarks all new initiatives prior to developing solutions
• Keeps abreast of new engineering practices, technologies and continuously improves our Agile practices and builds and strengthens relationships and alliances in academia, IDT and industry

• MSc, 8+ years work experience as software developer, with at least 4 years product ionising and releasing models
• Degree level in STEM, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a relevant field of applied mathematics
• Good understanding of trading terminology and concepts (incl. financial derivatives), gained from experience working in a trading or finance environment

• Strong proficiency in C# .NET, including best practices for performance and scalability
• Multithreading and low‑latency apps
• Asynchronous messaging
• Understanding of market microstructure (order books, exchanges, types of orders)
• Front‑office algo trading experience (preferably strategy implementation)
• Proficiency in advanced back‑testing methodologies, including walk‑forward optimisation and robust testing
• Experience integrating with market data feeds and exchange APIs
• Ability to design and implement modular and scalable trading system components

• Knowledge of cloud platforms
• Experience with ETRM systems for trading
• Gas/Power Trading knowledge – short‑term trading, physical assets trading (CCGT, wind, solar, battery)
• Forex trading experience
• Risk – modelling & understanding of risk & risk management
• Commodity modelling – energy (power, gas, environmental products) and meteorology
• UI experience (Blazor)
• Knowledge of information management, data strategy and governance
• Commercial skills in value assurance, value estimation and realisation, end‑to‑end value mapping