Python Software Engineer
ago
Location
Waterloo, London
Hybrid
Salary
£95k+
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Technologies Used
Python
Azure
SQL
Our Client
Global Energy Company
SPECIALTY
Upstream/Downstream, Bio-Fuels, Integrated Gas, New Energies, Chemicals, Energy and Trading
INDUSTRY
Energy
Company Size
80000+ Employees
Aubay's Take
Our client is one of the Super Major global energy companies with who are working to power progress through cleaner energy solutions. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment that is fast paced and changing fundamentally, and work towards transforming the business of a Super Major energy company to meet the ambition to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, whilst delivering a world class business case that has a strong societal license to operate. In your role you will be expected to enact change and deliver value globally across business lines and geographies.
Benefits from Aubay
At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remunerations package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client.
25 Days Annual Leave
Work From Home Opportunities
Pension Scheme
Opportunities to Work Directly with our Client
Training Opportunities
Discount Holidays at I'Aero Chalet
Role Summary
Aubay is seeking an experienced Python Software Engineer to join our client in the energy industry. The role involves designing and developing scalable cloud-based solutions, working closely with technical and business stakeholders to transform product visions into robust technical implementations.
Required Skills and Experience
- Extensive Python development experience with strong cloud system design capabilities
- Proven expertise in building and testing RESTful API services
- Advanced proficiency in Azure technologies including Entra ID, AKS, Front Door, networking, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, and Blob Storage
- Comprehensive automated testing skills covering unit, integration, component, end-to-end, and performance testing
- Deep understanding of authentication protocols including OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and JWT
- Demonstrated experience leading agile software teams using Scrum methodologies
- C# skills are a bonus but not mandatory
Desired Skills and Experience
- Kafka and message bus/queue expertise
- Kubernetes knowledge
- Terraform and GitHub Actions skills
- Open Telemetry (OTEL) implementation
- Proficiency with NumPy and Pandas
- Systems integration experience
- Background in commodity trading (gas & power)
- Quantitative finance knowledge
- Understanding of compliance and regulation, particularly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx)
Key Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders to understand and define requirements
- Work with Solution Architect to design and document target-state solutions
- Understand and help refine Product Manager's vision
- Design solutions that translate product concepts into reality
- Raise and mitigate project risks and dependencies
- Challenge assumptions and ask critical questions
- Champion continuous delivery of fully-tested software in small increments
- Operate effectively in environments with unclear requirements
- Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Switch between high-level design and low-level implementation details