octoenergy - Data Scientist - Battery Trading
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Requirements
• 4+ years in algorithmic trading, quantitative developer, optimisation engineering or equivalent roles • Experience writing and maintaining production software in python is essential • Direct experience applying mathematical optimisation, machine learning and/or reinforcement learning techniques to real-world problems • Experience using applied probability and statistical analysis to assess (trading) performance and evaluate decision making processes/policies • Familiarity with CI/CD tools, version control, docker, SQL • Ability to identify requirements, clearly communicate your approach, articulate trade-offs, share results • Able to quickly understand commercial and industry concepts • Team player excited at the idea of ownership across lots of different projects and tools • Self-driven and adaptable, comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift • Passion for driving towards Net ZeroIt would be a bonus if you have... • Experience building and evaluating models/algorithms for sequential decision making problems under uncertainty • Experience in the electricity industry in GB or other European market • Experience building algorithmic trading solutions for power markets • Experience building asset optimization and dispatch algorithms • Proficiency in other programming languages (Go, Rust, Scala, ...)
Responsibilities
• Scope, design, build, test and monitor automated bidding algorithms for our battery assets • Build simulation and benchmarking infrastructure and analyse past and prospective performance • Develop a deep, quantitative understanding of power and grid services markets • Research and prototype new models, algorithms and tools and assess their potential impact on the fleet performance • Troubleshoot issues, identify potential improvements • Collaborate with Trading, Renewables, Flexibility and other teams to utilise our combined knowledge and data
Benefits
• 🎉 Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership • 🎁 Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits • If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀 • P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help! • Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
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