Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Solna, Sweden Vattenfall Full time

About the job


Are you a self-starter with dedication for coding and creating a robust and reliable foundation for our algorithmic trading? Do you like to work in a dynamic trading environment closely together with the front office? Do you want to contribute to successful algorithmic trading activities with your software solutions? In that case this job could be the right one for you.

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s leading energy companies with trading activities in the global energy markets. We are strongly expanding into algorithmic trading and automated trade execution. Thus, we are looking for a

Software Engineer - Algo Infrastructure

for our office in  Hamburg .

The OU Operations is further building up its activities around algorithmic trading systems in the Algo Infrastructure Team as part of the Algo Infrastructure IT department. The Algo Infrastructure Team works closely with the front office and the algo dev teams and takes the leading role in providing software solutions for algorithmic trading and automated trade execution.

Your key responsibilities:

Develop, support, and continuously improve world class software solutions for algorithmic trading together with algorithmic traders, developers, and data scientists in a fast moving agile working environment Work in the area of system availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning (on-premise, cloud, and co-location) -> you contribute to “site reliability engineering\" Split your time between development and operational tasks (monitoring the system, taking responsibility on incident handling and helping/supporting user) Keep track of the latest market developments around algorithmic trading technologies and provide related advise Gain broad exposure to both technical and business aspects of trading Implement trading risk management / alert systems Adhere to and further develop the company’s algorithmic trading software development standards and best practices, incl. documentation, testing, and peer review

Your profile


Strong experience in software development ideally linked to the (algorithmic) trading business at energy companies, banks, hedge funds or (algorithmic) trading firms Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud/container technologies (Kubernetes, ideally in Azure) Expert-level knowledge of algorithms, design patterns, OOP, threading, multiprocessing, etc. Proven programming skills and experience in compiled (C, C++ or C#) and one scripting language (ideally Python) Solid backend system implementation experience, good experience with Linux Experience in CI/CD and automated deployment (ideally Azure DevOps, Terraform) Fluency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages advantageous Team player with strong communication skills including the ability to describe software designs at all technical knowledge levels Academic background with a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering or related subject

Additional information


Benefits

Your development  is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture  at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing. In Germany, our work week consists of .5 hours with, in many cases, the possibility to work part-time. Up to % of your working time can be mobile work, and you are entitled to days of vacation per year.

Your health  is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.

Your colleagues  will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.

You can find our new state of the art office next to Elbbrücken.

More information 
We welcome your application in English, no later than  September rd, 4 . We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

We look forward to receiving your application 


About the company


Vattenfall  is a European energy company with approximately employees. For more than years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. 

Business Area (BA) Markets’  role in Vattenfall is to maximize the value of the overall portfolio by optimizing and dispatching, hedging and sourcing for Vattenfall's sales and generation volumes. We serve as Vattenfall’s single access to energy commodity markets and trade electricity, emissions, fuels, freight, and renewable certificates. We employ around professionals who are active across Europe with offices in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

In BA Markets the mission of the  Unit OU Operations  is to drive the digital transformation. OU Operations consists of diverse and highly skilled employees from more than countries. We work internationally from our locations in Stockholm, Hamburg and Amsterdam.

We have a culture of care and growth. You will collaborate with inspiring people around you, on complex and interesting topics. Together, we drive the energy transition and contribute to a journey towards becoming fossil-free.




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