Software Engineer - Energy Markets (f/m/d)

E.ON

E.ON

Essen, Germany
Posted on Feb 4, 2026

Software Engineer - Energy Markets (f/m/d)

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

Job description

Software Engineer

E.ON Energy Markets is seeking a skilled software engineer to join our Department Trader Technologies team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of energy market innovation, contributing to the development and enhancement of algorithmic trading solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Algo trading team to deliver robust, scalable software that supports our trading operations. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing cutting-edge technologies that power our trading strategies and drive business performance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about leveraging technology for strategic advantage, we invite you to join our forward-thinking organization. Become a key part of shaping the future of energy trading at E.ON Energy Markets.

Responsibilities

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across business units to translate complex requirements into robust data-driven technical solutions and software development.
  • Hands-On Development: Design and implement using programming languages and frameworks, with a focus on Python & Java and back end with MS SQL & PostGresDB
  • Cloud-Native Solutions: Leverage Azure cloud platforms to deploy scalable algo and software solutions, incorporating serverless architectures, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
  • Agile Delivery: Drive solution delivery through agile methodologies, managing end-to-end development cycles, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing, including automated unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of data systems.
  • Operational Excellence: Monitor and optimize production environments using observability tools and implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery using tools like Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in software development based on Python & Java programming
  • Experience working with MS SQL, PostGresDB , Redis, React and testing framework
  • Experience with Azure cloud components, CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, Docker and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Good to have knowledge on DevOps methodologies and Algo trading solutions in energy industry
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team in combination with collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technical meetings & workshops.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written English communication skills.

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract: Permanent contract
Employment type: Full or part time
Work Model: Hybrid
Company: E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Job number: 242554

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

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