Salary: £50,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Deep experience in physical Gas and/or Power trading, including contract optionality, optimisation, scheduling, and an understanding of full lifecycle trade processes. Strong knowledge of options modelling and dependency graph concepts. Hands-on experience designing modern trading systems using microservices, messaging, caching, and cloud-native patterns. Strong experience designing data models for both transactional and analytical systems, familiar with real-time reporting, distributed caching, and unstructured databases such as MongoDB. Confident with modern design patterns, AWS cloud services, C# or Java, containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift), and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform. Understanding of real-time messaging, API design using JSON and Swagger, and batch processing methods commonly used in trading systems. Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, Git-based repositories, automation tools such as Ansible, cloud infrastructure management, and grid computing approaches. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Experience applying Agile frameworks to complex technology environments. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end architecture of bespoke energy trading solutions. Collaborate closely with traders, product owners, market experts, and engineering teams to create robust solutions aligned with business ambitions. Modernise the trading platform by applying contemporary design patterns, cloud-native engineering principles, and architectural thinking. Provide guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle and ensure alignment across internal and external teams. Redesign trading capabilities across front-, middle-, and back-office workflows, ensuring seamless integration. Document architectural decisions, making thoughtful trade-offs that reflect both functional needs and technical strategy. Act as a trusted advisor throughout delivery, supporting design reviews and guiding change initiatives. Reinforce Agile and DevOps practices across teams. Technologies: API AWS Ansible Architect C# CI/CD Cloud DevOps Docker Git Support JSON Java Kubernetes MongoDB OpenShift Swagger Terraform microservices Network React UX UI Design More: At bp, we are reimagining how our trading organization uses technology to unlock new value and support the evolving energy landscape. As the Lead Solution Architect for Gas and Power Trading, you will have the opportunity to influence one of our most critical trading platforms and shape how we build technology that supports real-time decision-making in fast-paced markets. You will work alongside talented engineers and market experts, passionate about solving complex problems in innovative ways. We prioritize fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and supported. Join us to make a meaningful impact! last updated 7 week of 2026