Data Engineer (Energy Trading)
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and X4 Technology is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2134 (Programmers and software development professionals, Heavy hands-on API/backend development with FastAPI and Python). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Role: Data Engineer
Programme: Trading data transformation
Industry: Energy Trading
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (long-term transformation programme)
Rate: £650-700/day (Inside IR35)
X4 Technology are partnered with a major energy trading organisation on a strategic programme to unlock the power of their data across Trading, driving sharper decision-making and new cross-commodity trading opportunities.
Key focuses are pulling analysis out of Excel, unlocking modern visualisation tools and building out a proper Databricks-powered data platform to give trading desks real, near-term value from their data.
Joining as Data Engineer, you'll own data products end-to-end - from design and build through to deployment and live support - combining serious data engineering experience with strong backend/API development.
Responsibilities for the Data Engineer
- Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products using Python, PySpark, Databricks and SQL Server
- Develop and support modern REST APIs and backend services using FastAPI - a genuine hands-on API-building role, not just pipelines
- Own engineering end-to-end across the full SDLC - design, build, test, deploy, monitor and support - working closely with stakeholders, product owners, architects and engineers to turn requirements into robust solutions
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and release automation via GitHub Actions, plus containerised deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
- Champion engineering best practice - code reviews, automated testing, security, observability and operational excellence
Requirements for the Data Engineer
- Strong hands-on Python, PySpark, Databricks and SQL Server experience
A brilliant opportunity to build modern, cloud-native data products at the heart of a major trading business's data transformation - full ownership from design to production, with real influence over how the platform evolves. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. X4 Technology holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.