Senior Software Engineer

Trafigura Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm in London is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of software engineering experience, with strong skills in C#, .NET Core, and SQL. Responsibilities include proposing software designs, implementing solutions, and collaborating in an Agile environment. Excellent communication skills and technical ownership are essential for this key role, helping drive systemic improvements aligned with business growth.

Benefits

Diverse workforce

Equal opportunity employer

Investment in renewable energy

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in C# and .Net Core development.
• Experience configuring and extending Allegro Horizon.

Responsibilities

• Propose and document software designs for solutions.
• Implement new and enhanced Horizon Class Events.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

C# and .NET Core development

SQL and relational database design

Agile methodologies

Technical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Allegro Horizon

PowerShell scripting

Job description

**Main purpose**We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development and optimization of an ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) system, with the focus on defining, designing and implementing software solutions in the context of Trafigura’s current ETRM platform’s extensibility capabilities. Based in our London office, this role is expected to closely collaborate with Trafigura’s team and in the context of stablished delivery cycle to support efficient solutions are provided in a time to market that is aligned with the ongoing business needs that are reflective of their growth and expansion.This is a key role within the team, responsible proposing, implementing, supporting and validating software solutions, promoting coding best practices, and contributing to the success of the overall development lifecycle.**Key responsibilities*** Propose and Document Software Designs for solutions or new functionalities* Implement Software designs while following the development and delivery cycle* Implement new and enhance existing Horizon Class Events* Develop and integrate new components using C# and .NET Core as main language* Design and implement robust database solutions using SQL and relational database principles* Build and maintain web services and API integrations to support trading operations* Write clean, maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards* Support the testing execution team and automated testing activities* Set up and configure application infrastructure to support Application system requirements* Utilise PowerShell scripting for automation and system administration tasks* Monitor system reliability and scalability, proactively addressing potential issues* Drive performance improvements across the development lifecycle* Work closely with Windows Server administration teams, vendors, and internal application teams* Collaborate with outsourced IT service providers to deliver integrated solutions* Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives**Required qualifications*** Minimum 8 years’ experience in software engineering with focus on software development, software development cycle* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field* Proficiency in C# and .Net Core development* Strong knowledge of SQL and relation database design* Experience configuring and extending Allegro Horizon* Demonstrable experience on Horizon Class events Development deployment and debugging.* Solid understanding of web services and API integrations* Clear understanding of base concepts of financial and physical trading life cycle* Strong technical ownership and leadership, with accountability for solution design, code reviews, and mentoring of junior developers* Clear focus on non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and operational resilience* Demonstrated experience working with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones, including effective asynchronous collaboration and handovers* Strong emphasis on technical documentation, design artefacts, and knowledge sharing across teams* Experience with Agile methodologies* Proficient English, native or equivalent to C2 level oral and written skills**Preferred qualifications*** Experience developing solutions or participating in implementation of ETRM projects for Energy companies or Energy commodity trading companies. Particularly in the Gas and Power space* Hands-on experience supporting production systems, encompassing incident resolution and root cause analysis* Knowledge over other development languages**Attributes for success*** Interpersonal skills to be a great teammate* Extended experience on development life cycle* Understanding Energy trading life cycle* Interest and capability to interact with technical and non-technical team members or users.* Strong technical ownership and leadership, with accountability for solution design, code reviews, and mentoring of junior developers* Clear focus on non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and operational resilience* Demonstrated experience working with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones, including effective asynchronous collaboration and handovers* Hands-on experience supporting production systems, encompassing incident resolution and root cause analysis* Strong emphasis on technical documentation, design artefacts, and knowledge sharing across teams**Department overview**Trafigura is committed to building and maintaining world class IT applications and infrastructure. The Trading IT group directly supports the Trafigura trading business, and this business has started a far-reaching programme to enhance and improve its trading applications using an innovative architecture to support business growth across the full range of business lines and geographies, and to enable the sharing of systems across different businesses.These programmes are aimed at delivering functional capabilities, enhancements and technical infrastructure upgrades to enable continued business growth and enhanced profitability for the firm.**Equal opportunity employer**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.**CV****Please make sure that you submit your CV in English.**We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.