Front Office Developer

The Front Office Delivery IT team looks after the Traders, Originators and Analysts bespoke IT requirements. We provide a wide range of solutions for both commercial Decision Support and more tradition ‘IT’ based activities, such as interfacing with third party systems for control/processes. Generally, we build in a Microsoft stack working closely with the traders/analysts wherever possible. The team is streamlined and the work ranges from a couple of weeks to several months in length. Equally we often find ourselves multitasking to fit in the more immediate demands. Some of the work requires excellent engineering skills, while other a better grasp of what drives values for the commercial desks. The team encourages empowerment and accountability which sees us employ a flat organisational structure with an emphasis on getting the job done. The environment is friendly – and as a team we work to support each other.

Most systems are distributed solutions utilising Angular, WebAPI, C# and relational databases (Oracle or SQL Server), however we are bursting into more open source tech as needed.

We have an opening for someone talented to join our commercial-facing Front Office IT Delivery team.

Ideally to thrive the skills we are look for are:

The ability to understand a system or problem quickly, while working in a relatively fast-moving environment. Being able to fill in the gaps in conversations can be a useful skill.

We often need to define system architectures, whether it be Enterprise or Tactical. Once we have defined a solution we then need to communicate and work with various teams, you will also need to develop the solution! Understanding system building blocks and concepts, combined with experience can help here.

An understanding of what’s needed to make a system supportable is valued. We do support some of our developed system, having the aptitude to offer this, and the ability to build robust systems is a core skill.

Be interested in technology and what’s new, breaking it down to what it can offer in our environment.

We find ourselves looking at new problems and technologies that we don’t always have the skills to managed – so the drive to pick up new things (with support/training) is encouraged.

Willingness to undertake analysis and testing in certain situations – and where possible de-risk this with test automation.

Show ability to leverage AI tools to improve code quality, test coverage and delivery efficiency.

Ideally experienced working at a energy trading house, investment bank or a leading software house specialising in providing software based solutions.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a good level of attention to detail

Ability of working in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills with the ability to actively engage with non-technical audiences

Hands-on approach, flexible and positive attitude