Lead Python Developer | Energy Trading - Front Office Role Overview Our client, a leading global energy trading firm, is seeking a Principal Data Engineer / Lead Python Developer with strong Python development skills and a solid background in data engineering, system architecture, and technical leadership. You will work closely with quant developers, analysts, and traders, so a solid understanding of mathematics and financial concepts is essential. Experience within energy trading or commodities is highly desirable. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on technical delivery, strategic data leadership, and business alignment, ideal for someone who can operate across architecture, coding, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and delivery of data platforms and end-to-end data solutions • Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to promote a data-driven culture • Mentor engineering teams and champion best practices • Contribute to the client’s long-term data and technology strategy • Oversee incident, change, and problem management processes • Support internal community initiatives (e.g., Centres of Excellence, Communities of Practice) Must-Have Skills • Strong Python development (senior level), with modern web development experience • Deep expertise in Azure (AWS or SAP is a plus) • DevOps knowledge, including Docker and GitHub Actions (Terraform preferred) • Advanced data engineering experience: Spark, Databricks, Lakehouse architectures • Streaming tools (Kafka, Kinesis) • ELT pipelines and orchestration (Airflow, Glue, Azure Data Factory) • Databases: SQL DBs, Synapse, Redshift • Solid understanding of financial concepts (PnL, Greeks, volatility, derivatives) Desirable Skills • Experience managing small teams or running Agile/Scrum delivery • Exposure to financial planning tools (e.g., BPC) • Familiarity with SonarQube, MKDocs • Active engagement with technical communities Ideal Candidate Profile We’re targeting hands-on technical leaders who are equally confident coding, designing architecture, and engaging with stakeholders. Experience working in financial, quant, or energy trading environments is a significant advantage. If this sounds like you, please share your apply and share your updated CV.