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We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.
This role sits at the heart ofPre‑Tradeplatforms, combining deephands‑onengineering with leadership and close engagement with trading and analytics stakeholders. This position plays a foundational role in strengtheningin‑housecapabilities and modernising market data scraping and ingestion infrastructure. It offers the opportunity to shape direction, build ahigh‑performinglocal team, and directly influence data reliability acrossfast‑movingtrading environments.
About the Role
TheSenior Pre‑Trade Data Scraping & Operations Developer leads and grows ateam responsible for sourcing, validating, and operating market data pipelines that underpinPre‑Tradedecision‑making The role blends technical execution, leadership, and operational ownership in ahigh‑availabilityenvironment. It ishands‑onby design and central to initiatives bringing critical scraping and operations capabilitiesin‑housewhile strengthening local engineering excellence.
You will:
Coach developers and students entering the data scraping talent pipeline
Supportcapability‑buildingto expand internalexpertise
Design, build, andmaintainscrapers, ingestion workflows, and validation routines
Provide architectural direction across thePre‑Tradetechnology stack, includingPython‑basedservices andevent‑drivenpipelines
Drive modernisation and consolidation of scraper frameworks and ingestion strategies
Ensure stable,accurate, andtimelydata ingestion across markets and asset classes
Balanceday‑to‑dayoperational support with delivery ofroadmap‑drivenenhancements
Success in this role is measured by improved data availability and scraper reliability, effective onboarding and development of new developers, and strong stakeholder satisfaction across Trading, Analytics, and Engineering. Delivering roadmap items related to scraper consolidation and ingestion modernisation, as well as building ahigh‑performing, cohesive local team that works seamlessly with offshore support, are key indicators of achievement.
About You
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and proactive leader who enjoysremainingclose to code while enabling others to grow. This person is comfortable operating inhigh‑pressureenvironments, communicates clearly with technical andnon‑technicalstakeholders, and takes ownership of both delivery and team development. A structured mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement are essential.
The ideal candidate has:
Stronghands‑ondevelopment experience using Python and C#/.NET
Experience with data ingestion pipelines, scrapers, or automation frameworksas well asoperational data quality andtime‑seriesvalidation
Familiarity with technologies such asClickHouse, Postgres, Kafka, and messaging systems
Understanding of cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices
Proven experience leading and mentoring engineers whileremainingtechnically active
Exposure to market data, trading workflows, orhigh‑frequencyingestion environments
Knowledge of medallion architecture concepts such asBronze, Silver, and Goldlayers
Interest in applyingAI‑basedor agentic workflows to data ingestion or operational processes
About Centrica Energy
Centrica Energyoperatesat the forefront of European energy markets, supporting trading and optimisation activities across power, gas, and related asset classes. The organisation combines deep marketexpertisewith advanced technology platforms to enable fast,data‑drivendecision‑makingin highly dynamic environments. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, reliability, and modern data architectures, Centrica Energy continues to invest inin‑housecapabilities that strengthen operational resilience and innovation. Teams work closely with traders, quants, analytics, and product functions to deliver scalable solutions that support critical market operations around the clock.
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Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
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Centrica is an international energy services and solutions company, founded on a 200-year heritage of serving customers in homes and businesses.
We supply energy and services to over 10 million customers, mainly in the UK and Ireland, through brands such as British Gas, Bord Gáis Energy and Centrica Business Solutions.
Through our trusted brands, we deliver innovative energy and services solutions to help solve customers’ needs, supported by thousands of engineers and technicians. We are committed to energising a greener, fairer future.
