AlexStaff Agency is hiring a Senior Software Developer to contribute to the core team of a leader in energy storage and grid-stability technologies. This remote role involves designing and implementing software that directly impacts automated trading and real-time optimization for energy markets.

What You'll Do

Design and implement automated trading systems for UK energy markets.
Build real-time bidding, dispatch optimization, and pricing algorithms for LAES assets.
Develop monitoring dashboards, alerting systems, and operational analytics for plant performance.
Create high-throughput data ingestion and streaming pipelines using Kafka and PostgreSQL / TimescaleDB.
Build microservices and APIs for trading platforms, market integration, and system control.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of software development experience.
Proficiency in Python (or readiness to ramp up quickly within ~3 weeks).
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of software design patterns and testing practices.
Hands-on experience with Kafka or similar streaming platforms.
Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL and time-series data processing.
Proficiency in Git and Agile development workflows.
English B2+.

Nice to Have

Rust experience.
Exposure to energy markets, trading systems, or optimization algorithms.
Interest in industrial control systems, IoT, or real-world operational data.

Technical Stack

Python
Kafka
PostgreSQL
TimescaleDB
Rust

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary according to your experience and skills.
Paid vacation.
Plenty of opportunities for learning and professional growth.
Starting next year, everyone will be issued Macs with tracking software.
B2B contract or official employment for candidates based in the United Kingdom.