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Junior Developer
Join EDF Trading – Front Office Delivery IT Team (Role Open)
About the Role
When you join EDF Trading, you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches, and think outside the box.
Energy markets evolve rapidly, so our team needs to remain agile, flexible, and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil, and environmental products.
EDF operates under stringent trust — customers rely on us to manage their assets effectively, with expert risk management. With over 20 years of trading experience, we are leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.
By joining EDF Trading, you’ll also benefit from a great range of location-dependent perks, including:
- Hybrid working options
- A personal pension plan
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Bi-annual health assessments
- Corporate gym memberships
- Electric car lease programme
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Volunteering opportunities
Our company prioritises gender balance and inclusion, offering a diverse workplace of 750+ colleagues across London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Networking and social events are regular and engaging.
About EDF Trading
EDF Trading is part of EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon, sustainable electricity generation. Join us to make a meaningful difference in shaping the future of energy.
What We Do
Responsible for delivering a wide range of solutions tailored for Traders, Originators, and Analysts, the Front Office Delivery IT team combines commercial Decision Support and traditional IT processes.
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Key Focus Areas
- Microsoft stack-centric development, closely collaborating with traders and analysts.
- Widespread work — tasks span from short-term projects to multi-month engagements.
- Tech stack: Angular, WebAPI, C#, and relational databases (Oracle or SQL Server). Increasing adoption of open-source tools where applicable.
Work Environment
- Flat organisational structure with emphasis on autonomy and accountability.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture prioritising job satisfaction.
- Friendly yet effective atmosphere enabling full professional engagement.
**What We’re Looking For – Front Office IT Analyst / Developer Position
We’re seeking a talented, motivated professional to join our evolving commercial-facing IT team. Key skills should align with the following:
Essential Competencies
- The ability to quickly grasp systems or problems and navigate ideas effectively.
- Defining system architecture (Enterprise or Tactical levels) and translating them into actionable solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep understanding of system development blocks.
- Knowledge in maintaining supportable systems — an aptitude for sustaining systems and building durable architectures.
- Curiosity in technology with a natural inclination to explore emerging tech and use cases.
- Willingness to upskill in new technologies or frameworks with support from training/mentoring.
- Ability to conduct software testing and advocate for test automation where applicable.
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Main Responsibilities
As part of this role, you will:
- Implement new features and enhancements for our front-office tools.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting post-deployment.
- Take end-to-end responsibility for changes — from initial problem analysis/solution design to coding, implementation, and final release.
- Track and adhere to company best practices in software development and DevOps.
- Ensure thorough documentation for system changes and associated test scenarios.
Experience & Requirements
Experience
Ideally, candidates brought in experience from one of:
- Energy trading houses
- Investment banks
- Leading software development houses
Technical Skills
Core Requirements:
- Confident in C# architecture and coding best practices.
- Experience working with relational databases (preferably Oracle or SQL Server).
- Understanding of code testing principles, scoping, and execution.
Preferred/Helpful Skills:
- Knowledge of Angular or React (Angular preferred).
- Windows Server expertise.
Person Specification – Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively both with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Hands-on, adaptive, and positive mindset in multicultural contexts.
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