Quant Developer

We are looking for a Quant Developer to join our Intraday Power Trading team.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and R.

• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning, Platform Development, Networking, and/or System Design.

• Proven ability to write high-performance, production-ready, and maintainable code.

• Minimum of two years of experience developing software for production environments.

• Familiarity with modern version control systems like Git.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience in power markets is a plus but not required.

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance quantitative trading system software solutions as well as modelling libraries and frameworks.

• Collaborate with Quantitative Traders to translate mathematical models into production-ready code.

• Develop architecture solutions for model integration with technology systems that are scalable to meet various business needs.

• Assist our quantitative team with day-to-day tasks such as model validation, product testing, data gathering, analysis, and report generation.

Department Overview

Trafigura's Intraday Power Trading team operates at the cutting edge of European energy markets. This elite group of traders specializes in capitalizing on real-time opportunities across power markets, executing trades with pinpoint timing and precision.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.

We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.