Senior .NET Developer - Gas, Power & Renewables

Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of physical commodity trading terms, trade lifecycle, scheduling, nominations, transport, storage, and settlement processes. Understanding of PnL impacts across the trading value chain

ETRM Platform Development: Proven experience in developing and integrating ETRM/CTRM platforms, with preferential experience working with Allegro (configuration, customisation, API integration, and extensions)

.NET Technical Expertise:

Integration & APIs: Extensive experience building integrations between ETRM platforms and complementary systems (risk management, scheduling, settlements, regulatory reporting, ERP systems). Strong knowledge of API design, web services (SOAP/REST), and message queuing systems

Database Skills: Proficient in SQL Server, including complex query writing, stored procedures, performance tuning, and database design. Experience with other databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) would be advantageous

Technical Communication: Proven ability to communicate effectively with business analysts, product owners, and business stakeholders located in remote offices, translating business requirements into technical solutions

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in software development within commercial or trading environments, with demonstrable experience in ETRM platform development and integration

Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. Experience working in cross-functional teams

Self-Management: Strong capability to self-manage, prioritise, and plan activities across multiple development work streams

Experience with Allegro development toolkit, Allegro scripting (AVS/JVS), and Allegro API

Knowledge of front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, or Vue.js)

Experience with microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Knowledge of messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, MSMQ)

Understanding of back-office operations, regulatory reporting, and settlement processes within energy trading

Experience with version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, TFS)

Design, develop, test, and maintain .NET applications supporting ETRM platforms and related trading systems

Build and maintain integrations between Allegro and complementary systems across the trading lifecycle

Develop custom extensions, plugins, and APIs for ETRM platforms

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards

Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

Form an effective local BA–Developer–QA pod to improve day-to-day collaboration and delivery efficiency

Work closely with business analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications

Collaborate with QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and quality delivery

Participate actively in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)

Work with functional and technical architecture teams to shape the design of solutions, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability

Contribute to technical design documentation and architectural decisions

Identify opportunities for code reuse, refactoring, and technical improvements

Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture standards and security requirements

Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing frameworks

Conduct preliminary testing of solutions to validate technical implementation before formal testing cycles

Support quality assurance teams during UAT and production deployment

Troubleshoot and resolve defects in a timely manner

Provide third-line support for production issues, including root cause analysis and resolution

Monitor application performance and implement optimisations as needed

Participate in on-call rotation for critical production support

Document technical solutions, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures

Stay current with emerging technologies, .NET framework updates, and industry best practices

Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and methodologies

Mentor junior developers and share technical knowledge within the team

Contribute to the development of coding standards and technical guidelines

Education: Excellent degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field that demonstrates logical thinking, precise understanding, and clear articulation

Certifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer, .NET Developer) or Allegro certifications would be advantageous

Delivery Focused: Strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in fast-paced trading environments

Collaborative: Team player who works effectively with BA and QA colleagues to form cohesive delivery pods

Communication: Good communicator, engaging and able to work with IT and business teams across various time zones

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

Adaptability: Ability to make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Mentorship: Willingness to mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise

Ownership: Takes ownership of deliverables and demonstrates accountability for code quality and system stability

IT Teams: Product Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Functional & Technical Architects, Delivery Leads, Project Managers, QA/Testers, DevOps Engineers, Application Support Teams

Business Stakeholders: Business Users, Traders, Schedulers, Operations Teams, Business Managers

External Partners: ETRM vendor representatives (Allegro support), system integrators, and third-party service providers