Energy Trading Systems Engineer (Energy & Commodities)

Job Summary

We are seeking a technically strong and business-oriented IT professional to support and enhance our ERP and Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) systems within a dynamic commodities trading environment. This role offers direct exposure to trading, risk management, and finance functions in a global energy trading house.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of ERP system functionalities to align with evolving business requirements and drive operational efficiency
• Support, maintain, and improve data platforms by ensuring data integrity, optimizing system performance, and enhancing reliability
• Operate and enhance the ETRM system through configuration, functional improvements, testing, and deployment to meet business needs
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to implement system upgrades and improvements that advance business objectives
• Develop and maintain internally created ETRM extension modules to provide new features and capabilities supporting trading and risk management teams
• Troubleshoot and debug system issues promptly to minimize business disruption and maintain continuous operations
• Assess and enhance IT systems to support new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Execute additional IT-related duties as assigned by the Head of IT, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Hands-on experience in maintaining and supporting ETRM systems
• Prior exposure to oil & gas, energy, or commodities trading environments to enhance understanding of business processes
• Proficiency in C#, Python, and SQL for software development and data management tasks
• Strong knowledge of web-based application development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment