Trading Data Engineer at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy Trading, Renewable EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Excellent Python programming skills
Experience with time series data, forecasting, and machine learning (e.g. Redis cache, AWS S3, Databricks, Grafana)
Exposure to the German or European electricity market (e.g. EPEX Spot, Redispatch, TSOs)
Experience building data pipelines and automating data workflows
Ability to clearly communicate modelling approaches, including assumptions and limitations
A structured, quality-focused way of working and a desire to take ownership
Enthusiasm for accelerating the energy transition and optimising flexible power systems
Fluent German and English (both are required)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain models to forecast power demand, renewable generation, and prices in the German and Western European intraday markets
Develop robust data pipelines to collect, clean and combine internal and external data (e.g. grid, weather, or market data)
Analyse market data and derive insights to optimise trading strategies
Help build tools for automated trading and market analytics
Contribute to models predicting local grid congestion and identifying flexibility opportunities
Collaborate closely with our Trading, Flexibility and Tech teams across Germany and the UK
Support the development of our forecasting and analytics frameworks across the business

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonRedisAWS S3dbtDatabricksGrafanatime series dataforecastingmachine learning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Trading Data Engineer role?

The salary is not advertised; recruiters will discuss it on a call to match your experience, as they prioritize finding the right fit over listing a fixed range.

Is this Trading Data Engineer position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Trading Data Engineer role?

You'll need excellent Python programming skills, experience with time series data, forecasting, and machine learning (e.g., Redis cache, AWS S3, Databricks, Grafana), exposure to the German or European electricity market, and experience building data pipelines.

What is the company culture like at Octopus Energy Trading?

Octopus Energy Group has a unique culture where people learn, decide, and build quicker, featuring a fast-paced, tech-driven environment with close collaboration across Trading, Flexibility, and Tech teams in Germany and the UK.

What makes a strong candidate for this Trading Data Engineer position?

Strong candidates have strong Python skills, experience managing Redis cache, AWS S3 or DBT, and knowledge of the German or European power market, along with enthusiasm for the energy transition and fluent German and English.

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$2,476.6MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees