Software Engineer

rhi is recruiting for a Software Engineer to join our clients team in Houston, TX, on a 6-month contract. 

• Hybrid work - 4 days based in the office and 1 day wfh
• Must have strong and current Python proficiency
• Candidates must be actively coding (ideally within the last 2–3 years)

The Software Engineer will be a critical addition to the Data Analytics team- within the Trading & Shipping, Trading Analytics & Insights organisation comprises Quantitative Analytics, Data Strategists, Market Intelligence and Core Strategists. Linked by the common themes of data, numerical algorithms and technology, the team seeks to add value to the business by providing new models, tradable insights, distinctive data sets and agile technology solutions that empower the Analyst community and advantage the commercial teams

Key accountabilities:  

• You will build direct relationships with key analysts and commercial stakeholders, understand their business requirements and immediate goals, and build effective technical solutions based on their guidance. 
• Work as part of the global team and play a key role in advancing the strategic technology agenda across regions. 
• Be held by the business as a technical authority and source of expert guidance to the analyst community. 
• Provide day-to-day problem solving support and proactively disseminating best practice. 
• Build efficient, resilient and innovative solutions using modern data analytics technologies (including Dataiku, Power BI and Plotly Dash), that enable analysts, inform decision making and drive revenue generation. 
• Partner with analysts to develop custom interactive dashboard visualization solutions. 
• Design and build scalable, reusable components and frameworks in-line with mandated architectures. 
• Rigorously adhere to software development best practice for enterprise-grade applications. 
• Contribute to the shared proprietary model libraries for use by analysts globally.
• Work with the architecture and infrastructure teams in central IT to ensure that designs are aligned with the company technology strategy. Play an interfacing role between IT and the analyst community

About you:

Essential Education:  

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field (e.g., Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics). 

Essential experience and job requirements:  

• Fluent English knowledge and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
• Demonstrated current experience with Python programming for data analysis, including working knowledge of libraries such as pandas, numpy and Jupyter. 
• Actively coding (ideally within the last 2–3 years)
• Ability to write clean, highly reliable, production-ready, and efficient code for numerical and analytical tasks.  
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming, ability to design intuitive, maintainable classes while effectively utilizing design patterns. 
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database systems. 
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, preferably AWS. 
• Exposure to data visualization tools and frameworks (e.g., Plotly, Dash, Power BI). 
• Good understanding of web services, ability to integrate with REST APIs.  
• Understanding of software development best practices, including unit testing, version control (Git), build patterns and deployment pipelines (eg Azure pipelines).
• Strong analytical, reasoning and mathematical skills. 

About rhi

rhi is a professional services provider with global expertise. Tracing our history back to the 19th century, we have spent the last 50 years as a global leader to the energy industry. 

We combine efficient systems and processes with a deep understanding of client challenges and market insight. We work with our clients to deliver information and resources that will support every stage of their operations.  We deliver value to our employees, our clients and the countries that we work in.

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Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

If you believe this opportunity is right for you, please click the ‘Apply ’ button to submit your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  At this time, we will only consider applications with valid working rights for the specified country.

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