Ludwigshafen Germany Algo Trader Ref: 1979
Oxygen Digital have partnered with a leading industrial energy organisation undergoing a major expansion of its short term power trading capability. We are looking for a Senior Short Term Power Trader to drive the development of real-time algorithmic trading strategies across Short Term European Power Markets. You will join a highly technical team building a next-generation automated trading environment within a complex, asset-backed trading ecosystem.
Key responsibilities include:
• Design and implement the full algorithmic intraday trading stack, integrating vendor solutions and off-the-shelf models where appropriate.
• Build data and digital connections across internal platforms, data lakes and quant resources to enable automated execution with minimal manual intervention.
• Define trading logics, decision trees and optimisation methods across intraday, continuous and auction markets.
• Assess and select vendor platforms through structured RFQ, prioritise delivery scope and make informed build/buy decisions.
• Collaborate closely with quants, data engineers and balancing teams to deliver a scalable, commercially effective platform.
Successful applicants should come from the following background:
• Architect level experience with hands-on algorithmic trading exposure in short-term power markets (2–7+ years).
• Strong data and programming skills, ideally Python; C++ advantageous.
• Power market expertise preferred; finance algo backgrounds considered.
• Understanding of European power trading, renewables and optimisation beneficial.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Southern Germany (regular on-site presence required)
Salary: €80,000-100,000 Plus performance bonus
This is a rare opportunity to build and shape an automated short term power trading capability from the ground up, influencing strategy, architecture and future team growth within a modern, digital trading environment. If you’re motivated by ownership, autonomy and the chance to create real competitive advantage, please apply today to discuss in more detail.
If this position sounds interesting or if you’d like to hear more, please don’t hesitate to apply or reach out to me at alfie.penson@oxygendigital.ai