Software Engineer - REST-ful APIs, Python, (C#) Energy Trading

Shape the Future of Scalable Cloud Solutions in the Energy Trading Industry!

Are you a passionate Software Engineer ready to take on complex challenges and build scalable, high-performance cloud solutions? Do you thrive in an agile environment where you can push the boundaries of technology and innovation? If so, we want YOU!

Immediate Start Inside IR35 Contract until the end of 2025 with extensions, for two years' worth of work

2 video call interviews and then a job offer

Hybrid working 2 days in central London

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud-based solutions that have a real impact.
• Collaborate with forward-thinking engineers, architects, and business leaders.
• A dynamic, agile work environment where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth.

As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our technology team, driving innovation and delivering robust, scalable solutions. You'll work closely with technical and business stakeholders, helping to shape and implement our vision within the energy trading industry.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Partner with technical and business teams to gather and refine requirements.
• Design and document scalable solutions in collaboration with Solution Architects.
• Translate the Product Manager's vision into tangible, working software.
• Identify risks and dependencies, proposing smart mitigation strategies.
• Build and test REST-ful API services primarily in Python (C# is a plus!).
• Implement automated testing across all levels (unit, integration, end-to-end, performance).
• Work extensively with Azure technologies: Entra ID, AKS, Front Door, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, and more.
• Design and implement secure authentication using OIDC, OAuth 2.0, JWTs.

What You Bring to the Team:

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Experience designing and building scalable cloud-based systems.
• Strong Python development skills (C# is a bonus but not mandatory).
• Experience with message buses/queues for event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services.
• Solid knowledge of authentication and security best practices.

Nice-to-Have Technical Skills:

• Experience integrating complex systems.
• Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Open Telemetry (OTEL).
• Data science libraries (Numpy, Pandas).

Soft Skills That Set You Apart:

• Agile mindset - we use Scrum, and you should love working iteratively.
• A bold thinker who challenges assumptions and asks tough questions.
• A strong communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• A natural problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and adapts to change.
• A passion for continuous delivery and shipping fully-tested software in small increments.

Bonus Points for Domain Knowledge In:

• Commodity trading (gas & power).
• Quantitative finance.
• Compliance & regulation (SOx).

Join Us and Make an Impact!

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and grow with a team of like-minded professionals, apply now!

Apply today and email with all evidence of suitability for this job, your daily rate Inside IR35 expectations and availability to interview with provisional day you can start the job (see below)

Marina Economidou, Senior Recruitment Consultant