Trading Data Engineer - Houston, United States - Trafigura Pte Ltd.

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locations

Houston, United States of America

time type

Full time

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Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

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Main Purpose:

We are recruiting an experienced data engineer to work directly with the traders and research analysts in the Gas and Power teams in our Houston office.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced commercial setting, playing a critical role in a real time, data driven trading environment.

Whilst being physically co-located with the trading teams, the engineer will be part of the global Data Science and Engineering Team who are responsible for the ingestion and management of market and fundamental data, as well as providing cloud-based infrastructure for the use of research analysts, traders and data scientists.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities,
Key Responsibilities:

5+ years of Python and SQL
AWS data stack (E.g. S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda)
Build and maintain time critical data integration pipelines (ETL/ELT)
Design appropriate data models for a variety of internal and external datasets
Contribute to the automation of processes on the trading desk
Develop a deep understanding of technical projects on the desk in order to better serve commercial needs
Commodity trading experience (Gas / Power) highly desirable

Abilities, Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in in STEM subject [should with be CS / Software engineering]
AWS certifications are a plus
Experience with enterprise scale data systems
Prior Gas / Power trading experience desirable

Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders across business lines and technology
Understanding and experience implementing software engineering best practices
Ability to solve problems under pressure
Ability to effectively prioritise tasks of high importance

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

The Data Science and Engineering team researches, develops, and provides advanced analytics and data services to the trading business, and other commercial operations at Trafigura.

Trafigura's North American Gas and Power teams manage both physical and derivative portfolios. The team heavily relies on data, analysis and process automation. They are looking to work with someone who can develop an understanding of their business and ultimately take responsibility for a variety of technical tasks on the desk

Day to day management will be from Traders and Analysts with data Science and engineering team providing technical direction and additional engineering and analytics support where required.

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About Us

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world.

Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.

We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low

carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we

work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets.

In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas.

Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world.

We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with

over 12,000

people

working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura

Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.

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