\nAbout the job

Are you a self-starter with dedication for coding and top notch technology? 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Data Modelling & Analytics IT department. The Algo Infrastructure Team works closely with the front office and takes the leading role in providing software solutions for algorithmic trading and automated trade execution.

Your Job

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)

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

Implement trading risk management / alert systems

Adhere to and further develop the company\xe2\x80\x99s algorithmic trading software development standards and best practices, incl. documentation, testing, and peer review

Location

Hamburg

Your profile

Your Profile

Academic background with a Bachelor\'s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering or related subject

3+ years\xe2\x80\x99 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 and the ability to collaborate with various internal stakeholders

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.

Additional information

Our Offer

At Vattenfall you will be in charge of powering climate smarter living through cutting-edge technological solutions. We offer you a chance to use your expertise in IT for solving global challenges while constantly learning new things, developing professionally and gain a solid understanding of the energy utility business as well. Besides being a challenging and inspiring place to work, we value a great work atmosphere. If you want to work in the forefront of technological innovation, have autonomy and freedom in your ways of working and the support of an international network of colleagues, Vattenfall is the right place for you.

We offer good remuneration, attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Permanent contract, full-time (part-time negotiable)
• Office in Hamburg central
• Working partly from home is possible
• 30 days of vacation leave

More Information

We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at this page. The last day to apply is September, 24th, 2023. 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.

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Carina B\xc3\xb6hle via phone: +494079022 1623.

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, 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 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Within Vattenfall, Business Area Markets optimizes assets and effectively sources and trades commodities, thus ensuring best value for both Vattenfall and our customers. BA Markets is active across Europe with around 450 professionals working from Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

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 20 countries. We work internationally from our locations in Stockholm, Hamburg and Amsterdam.\n \n \n \n \n \n

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