Software Engineer / Developer

Software Engineer / Developer
Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Software Engineer to work with a key client
**Please note this role falls INSIDE IR35**
Job Purpose:
* The role of a software engineer will be to support IT within the UK, to work closely with a highly skilled Trading IT Solutions team in developing new features and enhancements to highly customised landscape primarily for inhouse developed applications but also 3rd party systems to on the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform.
* A fast pace Energy Trading environment requires an engineer whom applies their deep knowledge of software development to resolve operational issues and ensures development meets stringent design and QA standards.
Main Responsibilities:
* Designing and implementing robust, integrated, cloud-based software solutions with a focus on innovative technologies to accelerate our trading capability
* Working closely with business and IT stakeholders to analyse, capture and transform their business requirements into robust and future proof solutions
* Align with other developers (internal and strategic IT partners), technical solution architects and Operations teams throughout development process
* Work within a Scrum team, following Agile or Waterfall methodologies as required
* Ensure all development meets (and where possible exceeds) QA and operational standards for all deliverables
* Work with project team Or Operational Support team to resolve issues within a timely manner.
* Ensure compliance for security and audit requirements
* Maintain correct level of documentation.
* Build and maintain tools for deployment. Automate and streamline operations and processes.
* Design and build automated systems for 24x7 monitoring, performance tuning and optimization of infrastructure.
* PostgreSQL - Perform database administration tasks including performance monitoring, tuning, and query optimization.
Essential Experience:
* Bachelor's or an MS in computer science, engineering or other related discipline
* Experience in full-stack software development, proficient in C# and Python, with a bonus for experience in VueJS and database management systems like Oracle and PostgreSQL.
* Ability to quickly adapt to evolving technological needs.
* Experience in Git version control (Azure DevOps / GitHub)
* Good understanding of Azure services
* Experience with agile delivery processes (Scrum, Kanban etc.)
* Excellent communications skills (written/verbal), fluent English, with emphasis on demonstrated ability to convey complex technical principles to non-technical audiences
* Advanced analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Proficient in automation tools to automate day-to-day tasks, server provisioning, configuration management, service management and managing MS Azure Cloud resources.
Desirable Experience:
* Experience with analysis and software development within the Energy sector, particularly the Dispatch and Trading domains, including trade exchanges.
* Experience with algorithmic trading, data science as well as traditional approaches to optimisation and analytics
* Experience of optimisation techniques e.g. discrete / linear etc.
* Experience in Infrastructure-as-Code scripting languages (eg: Terraform)
* Web design-savvy with a keen sense of trending frameworks and design styles. Demonstrable portfolios for showcasing.
* DevOps, Docker / Kubernetes, IP networking and cloud technologies
* Experience with distributed message queuing systems and streaming technology (e.g. Kafka, Flink, RabbitMQ, etc) experience is also a plus

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.