Senior Python Developer

Details

At Eneco, we aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2035 for both our organization and our customers. Our One Planet strategy supports this goal through advanced digital solutions and innovative technologies. Our tech teams within the short-term trading and operational domain contribute to this mission by developing tools that facilitate continuous energy delivery and optimize trading operations.

Role overview

As a Python Tech Lead, you will lead the development of a new platform for short-term trading asset scheduling models. Using Python, you will work to enhance the value of Eneco's diverse asset portfolio, which includes e-boilers, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, heat grids, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGTs), batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels across multiple energy markets. You will take the technical lead in building this new mission-critical platform, ensuring the use of the latest technologies and adherence to high-quality coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Building resilient and future-proof applications. Lead the planning, architecture and development of the asset dispatching platform and the energy optimization models.
• Growing the team: coach and mentor team members.
• Push the standard: ensure code follows best practices, is efficient and well tested.
• Drive adoption: keep technology current with advancements in Python and cloud technologies.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure production systems perform efficiently, with robust security and maintainability.
• Communicate technical requirements and decisions to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Python and cloud engineering.
• Experience building mission-critical platforms.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of containerization, microservices, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes (Azure DevOps).
• Ability to lead a team of developers and ensure high-quality coding standards are met.
• Residency in the Netherlands and fluency in English.

Bonus (nice to have)

• Experience with mathematical optimization (Gurobi is highly advantageous).
• Background in trading, energy markets, or optimization models.
• Proficiency in data science/engineering.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (Vue.js).
• Familiarity with .NET / C#.

Where you'll work

You will join Eneco’s Python tech team within Ops & IT and be part of the larger Eneco backend developer community. Together, you will establish backend standards and contribute to the advancement of a sustainable energy system.

Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €85.000 and €120.000 (including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on role a bonus or collective profit sharing).
• FlexBudget: paid out, used to buy extra holiday days, or saved.
• Personal and professional growth support.
• Hybrid working: about 40% at the office and 40% at home; flexible for the remaining day.

Application process & contact

The vacancy lists the recruiter as Faisal Faik (Recruiter). For more information about the application procedure, reach out via the contact options provided on the job page.