Trading Data Engineer

Octopus Energy Trading, a division of Octopus Energy Group, is pioneering innovative approaches to energy trading to accelerate the transition to a Net Zero world. They're seeking a Trading Data Engineer to join their German and Western European intraday trading team. This role combines technical expertise in Python programming and data engineering with domain knowledge of energy markets.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of renewable energy, data science, and trading. You'll be responsible for building forecasting models for power demand and prices, developing data pipelines, and creating tools for automated trading. The role requires strong technical skills in Python and experience with technologies like Redis cache, AWS S3, and Databricks, along with knowledge of European power markets.

Working in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment, you'll collaborate with traders and developers across Germany and the UK to transform data into actionable trading decisions. The company emphasizes flexibility, innovation, and sustainability, having won multiple awards for its workplace culture, including being named the best company to work for in 2022.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about using technology to drive the energy transition while working in a dynamic trading environment. The role offers a competitive salary (discussed during recruitment) and various perks through their employee benefits program. The position is hybrid-based, offering flexibility between Munich and London offices.