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Algorithm Developer

Algorithm Developer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 100 /hour

Freelance

24-04-2025

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Job Specifications

We are currently recruiting for an Algo Trading Developer on a contract basis for an energy trading firm in London, to help shape the future of intraday power trading.

What You'll Do:
Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading algorithms in C# for power and gas markets, with a focus on intraday trading strategies.
Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and analysts to identify opportunities and turn ideas into production-ready code.
Enhance our existing trading platform, improving performance, scalability, and automation.
Work on integration with market data providers and exchange APIs (e.g., EPEX, Nord Pool, or similar).
Contribute to backtesting frameworks, data analytics, and monitoring tools to support decision-making.

What We're Looking For:
Strong C#/.NET development skills with clean, maintainable coding practices.
Proven experience in algorithmic or systematic trading, ideally in energy markets.
Deep understanding of intraday power trading, including market dynamics, order books, and constraints.
Familiarity with multithreading, real-time data processing, and performance tuning.
Bonus: experience with Python, F#, or time-series databases (InfluxDB, kdb+, etc).

This would be a hybrid role, with 2 days per week required in their London offices - paying upwards of £800pd. If you think you'd be a good fit, don't hesitate to apply for immediate consideration!

About the Company

RJC Group is a specialised talent acquisition firm with a keen focus on technology within the Energy Trading sector. Our approach mirrors executive search methodologies, tailored specifically for sourcing niche technical positions, ensuring our clients gain access to top-tier talent in a challenging market. Over the course of 7 years, we have meticulously cultivated a distinct network of candidates, renowned for our expertise in identifying and attracting exceptional professionals within our niche. Our reputation as one of... Know more