Senior Software Engineer – Front Office

Senior Software Engineer | £800 per day (Inside IR35) | London | 3 days in Office

Industry: Commodities Trading
Location: London
Job Type: Contract (6 months initial)

Our client, a leading commodities trading firm, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support Front Office Technology across Gas and Power. This is a senior, delivery-focused role suited to an engineer who can take ownership of initiatives and drive them end-to-end within a fast-paced trading environment. You will work closely with Front Office stakeholders and technology teams, delivering robust platforms and tooling that directly support trading activity.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technical initiatives – from scoping and design through to build, testing, release and iteration.
  • Own and enhance front office platforms and internal tooling.
  • Rebuild and improve core services, including a scraper platform and validation tooling.
  • Contribute to the build of a new data portal.
  • Work closely with traders and stakeholders to clarify requirements and maintain delivery momentum.
  • Operate effectively across both project work and BAU support, adapting to changing priorities and multiple workstreams.
  • Provide technical leadership and clear communication across teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong hands-on engineering experience in Python.
  • Experience working within AWS environments.
  • Solid .NET / C# development experience.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects end-to-end within a Front Office or trading-aligned environment.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of delivery.

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience within commodities trading environments (LNG, Power, Renewables preferred).
  • Exposure to data platforms, validation frameworks or scraper technologies.
  • Experience supporting front office trading systems.
  • Some UI development exposure (though not heavily front-end focused).

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At a glance

  • Job reference: BBBH38864_1771410218
  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Contract
  • Job sector: Software Engineering & Quantitative Development
  • Salary: Up to £800 per day
  • Published: February 18, 2026