Developer - Energy Trading, markets

Developer - Energy Trading, MarketsLocation: Oxford/ HybridSalary up to £50,000We’re looking for a Developer with a passion for building high-performance systems that drive real-time decision-making in dynamic energy markets. This is your chance to make a direct impact in the energy transition, developing scalable infrastructure for a cutting-edge trading operation.Working closely with quantitative analysts and trading leaders, you will design and build robust back-end services, data pipelines and low-latency systems that power trading strategies. This role is the first developer within the trading team, offering a unique opportunity to take ownership and scale the function into a high-performing technology unit.What You'll Be Doing:

• Architect and implement event-driven APIs and RESTful services for trading data and control systems.
• Build real-time streaming pipelines with tools like Kafka, Spark, and Event Hub.
• Deploy on Azure cloud infrastructure, using Functions, App Services, and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Manage and ingest large datasets from multiple sources (FIX/WebSocket, APIs, exchange feeds).
• Build ETL processes and backend frameworks to support analytics and trading execution.
• Ensure 24/7 service uptime via robust monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling.
• Collaborate with quant teams and operations to deliver solutions that truly drive P&L.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years in software development with strong Python skills (bonus for C# or JavaScript exposure).
• Hands-on experience building real-time streaming and data-intensive systems.
• Deep understanding of Azure services and CI/CD for cloud deployments.
• Experience deploying and integrating FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks.
• Skilled in managing SQL databases, Delta Tables, and analytics backends.
• Comfortable working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Autonomous, resourceful, and driven to find the right tech for the right job.
• Strong communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Azure Certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect)
• Front-end or full-stack experience (React, Angular, Vue)
• Background in energy markets, ETRMs, or algorithmic trading
• Familiarity with DataBricks, Fabric, KQL, and modern data platforms
• Experience with trading systems and strategies

What you will get

• Career growth opportunity to lead the trading tech stack
• Join a forward-thinking business with a genuine mission to accelerate the UK’s energy transition

Ready to Build the Trading Stack of the Future? If you're excited by low latency systems, clean architecture and the energy market's fast-paced challenges, this is the role for you.Apply now and shape the future of trading.