Job Description - Front Office Analytics Developer - Contract
Senior Front Office Analytics Developer – Contract
Contract Type: 6-month rolling (high likelihood of extension) Location: London (Hybrid)
We are hiring a Senior Front Office Analytics Developer to join a highly interactive trading environment, working directly with traders and Front Office stakeholders across energy markets.
This is a hands-on, senior-level engineering role requiring strong technical depth and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will take ownership of delivery across critical Front Office platforms and real-time analytics systems.
Hands-on development across Front Office analytics platforms and tooling
Own delivery end-to-end: requirements, design, build, testing, release, and iteration
Build and maintain internal data platforms, analytics tools, and services
Work directly with traders and analysts to refine requirements and deliver solutions
Contribute to real-time systems supporting trading and operational decision-making
Manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a dynamic environment
Current & Upcoming Projects:
Rebuilding a core scraping platform for improved scalability and reliability
Developing validation tooling for analytics and data workflows
Building a new Front Office data portal
Delivering a mix of BAU enhancements and strategic initiatives
Technology Stack:
Core Languages: Python or C# (.NET) (strong expertise in at least one is essential)
Cloud: AWS
Frontend: React / modern UI frameworks
Databases: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse
Streaming: Kafka or similar
Required Experience:
Strong engineering experience within a Front Office / trading environment
Deep expertise in Python or C# (either is acceptable, both is a bonus)
Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently
Experience working directly with business users (traders, analysts)
Strong understanding of real-time systems and data-driven platforms
Ability to operate at a senior level, with potential to lead if required
Domain Experience (Highly Desirable):
Energy trading: oil & gas, power (including renewables), LNG
Experience with trading systems and market data platforms
Desired skill:
Strong independence and ownership mindset
Able to take minimal requirements and deliver effective solutions
Comfortable working both autonomously and within a team
Clear, pragmatic communication style when interacting with Front Office users
Additional Information:
Long-term need: expected to extend beyond initial 6 months (stable pipeline of work)
Potential for permanent conversion if of interest
High-impact role with direct exposure to Front Office decision-making
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