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 toolingOwn delivery end-to-end: requirements, design, build, testing, release, and iterationBuild and maintain internal data platforms, analytics tools, and servicesWork directly with traders and analysts to refine requirements and deliver solutionsContribute to real-time systems supporting trading and operational decision-makingManage multiple concurrent workstreams in a dynamic environmentCurrent & Upcoming Projects:Rebuilding a core scraping platform for improved scalability and reliabilityDeveloping validation tooling for analytics and data workflowsBuilding a new Front Office data portalDelivering a mix of BAU enhancements and strategic initiativesTechnology Stack:Core Languages: Python or C# (.NET) (strong expertise in at least one is essential)Cloud: AWSFrontend: React / modern UI frameworksDatabases: PostgreSQL, ClickHouseStreaming: Kafka or similarRequired Experience:Strong engineering experience within a Front Office / trading environmentDeep expertise in Python or C# (either is acceptable, both is a bonus)Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independentlyExperience working directly with business users (traders, analysts)Strong understanding of real-time systems and data-driven platformsAbility to operate at a senior level, with potential to lead if requiredDomain Experience (Highly Desirable):Energy trading: oil & gas, power (including renewables), LNGExperience with trading systems and market data platformsDesired skill:Strong independence and ownership mindsetAble to take minimal requirements and deliver effective solutionsComfortable working both autonomously and within a teamClear, pragmatic communication style when interacting with Front Office usersAdditional Information:Long-term need: expected to extend beyond initial 6 months (stable pipeline of work)Potential for permanent conversion if of interestHigh-impact role with direct exposure to Front Office decision-makingCollaborative but performance-driven environment