Senior Quant Engineer
Job Description
Shell Energy is seeking a Senior Quant Engineer to join their growing Quant Engineering Capability Centre. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative finance and software engineering, supporting one of the largest energy trading platforms globally. The position involves transforming complex mathematical models into production-ready software applications that support trading decisions.
The role requires expertise in both technical implementation and quantitative analysis, working with Python, cloud technologies, and financial modeling. You'll be responsible for developing enterprise-grade applications, maintaining data pipelines, and productionizing quantitative models while ensuring robust operations and monitoring.
As a Senior Quant Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts, translating business requirements into technical solutions. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on complex problems in energy trading, including computations of risk metrics, Black-Scholes models, and Monte Carlo simulations.
Shell offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for international career growth. The company is committed to becoming one of the world's most diverse and inclusive organizations, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking to make an impact in the energy sector while working with advanced technologies.
Responsibilities For Senior Quant Engineer
- Transform quant models into software applications supporting trading decisions
- Create enterprise grade applications with Python or .NET on Azure cloud infrastructure
- Create, monitor and maintain data pipelines and batch processes
- Productionise quant models into software applications
- Work with analysts and quants to develop models
- Mentor and coach other teammates
- Perform code reviews and maintain code quality
- Stakeholder engagement and requirement gathering
- Contribute to community building initiatives
Requirements For Senior Quant Engineer
- Postgraduation/PhD with substantial years' work experience
- Degree in STEM, computer science, engineering, or mathematics
- Expert in core Python with Python scientific stack
- Experience with a second strongly typed language (C#, C++, Rust or Java)
- Expert in application design, security, release, testing and packaging
- Mastery of SQL/no-SQL databases
- Experience with Cloud Technologies – Azure/AWS
- Mathematics skills and experience with quantitative methods
- Financial and/or trading exposure particularly energy commodities
- Knowledge of Trading terminology and concepts
Benefits For Senior Quant Engineer
- Competitive salary with annual performance increases
- Flexible working hours
- Remote/mobile working possibilities
- Paid parental leave
- Training and development programmes
- International career opportunities
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