Python Developer

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.

Job Description

The Python Developer will have the following responsibilities:
•    Writing modular, reusable components to liaise between external sources of data, internal tools and databases
•    Maintaining the cleanliness and centrality of the Vitol Python codebase
•    Porting of legacy code into Python where appropriate
•    Able to translate business requirements into a technical delivery following existing patters where possible
•    Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time
•    Attendance is an essential function to this role
 

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience
•    3+ years of enterprise-level coding experience in Python
•    Experience scraping websites with Beautiful Soup, Selenium, etc.
•    Oracle / PL SQL development experience including stored procedures
•    Strong understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, SOA architectures
•    Past experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
•    Proficient understanding of peer-reviewing, code versioning, and bug/issue tracking tools
•    Development experience implementing solutions utilizing cloud technologies, like AWS, is preferred
•    Commodities / Energy Industry experience desired
•    Familiarity with containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus

Skills
•    Team player
•    Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
•    Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
•    Proactive and customer focused “make it work” mentality
•    Highly responsive, energetic and enthusiastic
•    Resourceful and able to think creatively and adapt 
•    Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 

Additional Information

•    This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
•    Must be able to remain in a stationary position for constant / prolonged periods (80%) of time. 
•    Constant looking at computer screens
•    Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine / scanner, and computer printer
•    Frequently communicating with others to exchange information