Senior Front Office Analytics Developer – Contract Contract Type: 6-month rolling (high likelihood of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) We are hiring a Senior Front Office Analytics Developer to join a highly interactive trading environment, working directly with traders and Front Office stakeholders across energy markets. This is a hands-on, senior-level engineering role requiring strong technical depth and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will take ownership of delivery across critical Front Office platforms and real-time analytics systems. Hands-on development across Front Office analytics platforms and tooling Own delivery end-to-end: requirements, design, build, testing, release, and iteration Build and maintain internal data platforms, analytics tools, and services Work directly with traders and analysts to refine requirements and deliver solutions Contribute to real-time systems supporting trading and operational decision-making Manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a dynamic environment Current & Upcoming Projects: Rebuilding a core scraping platform for improved scalability and reliability Developing validation tooling for analytics and data workflows Building a new Front Office data portal Delivering a mix of BAU enhancements and strategic initiatives Technology Stack: Core Languages: Python or C# (.NET) (strong expertise in at least one is essential) Cloud: AWS Frontend: React / modern UI frameworks Databases: PostgreSQL, ClickHouse Streaming: Kafka or similar Required Experience: Strong engineering experience within a Front Office / trading environment Deep expertise in Python or C# (either is acceptable, both is a bonus) Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently Experience working directly with business users (traders, analysts) Strong understanding of real-time systems and data-driven platforms Ability to operate at a senior level, with potential to lead if required Domain Experience (Highly Desirable): Energy trading: oil & gas, power (including renewables), LNG Experience with trading systems and market data platforms Desired skill: Strong independence and ownership mindset Able to take minimal requirements and deliver effective solutions Comfortable working both autonomously and within a team Clear, pragmatic communication style when interacting with Front Office users Additional Information: Long-term need: expected to extend beyond initial 6 months (stable pipeline of work) Potential for permanent conversion if of interest High-impact role with direct exposure to Front Office decision-making Collaborative but performance-driven environment